impertinence
rude behavior or speech that shows a lack of respect
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Person of Interest S5E7: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 7DramaAction & AdventureCrime
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shill
to secretly promote or support something, especially by pretending to be neutral
sidetrack
to distract someone from an important topic or task
sunup
the time when the sun rises and daylight begins
emanation
something that comes out of a source, especially a gas, smell, or feeling
cochlear
relating to the cochlea, the spiral part of the inner ear
forthright
direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable
acolyte
a person who helps in a religious ceremony
nefarious
evil, criminal, or very dishonest
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
coronet
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince or noble
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veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
tenacious
able to keep a firm hold of something or keep going without giving up
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
overestimate
to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
cryptography
the study and practice of making information secret or secure with codes
reintroduce
to introduce something again after it has been absent or unused
attrition
a gradual reduction in strength, numbers, or effectiveness over time
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications