posthaste
very quickly and without delay
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist S3E6: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 6DramaCrimeMystery
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pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
mesmerize
to attract and hold someone's attention completely
crumpet
a small, round, soft bread with a rough top, usually toasted and eaten with butter
quixotic
very idealistic in a way that is not practical
reanimate
to bring someone or something back to life or consciousness
abhor
to feel strong dislike or hatred for something
iniquity
evil or very unfair behavior
haggle
to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one
stalactite
a pointed rock formation hanging from the roof of a cave
subcontractor
a person or company hired to do part of a larger job for another contractor
samara
a winged seed that spins as it falls from a tree
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exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
flunk
to fail an exam, test, or course
surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly in a way that can seem rude
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
cabal
a small secret group that tries to control events or make decisions behind the scenes
gouge
to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something
insubordination
the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders
cusp
a pointed part where two curves meet
overestimate
to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is
fraught
full of trouble, danger, or difficulty
mauve
a pale purple color
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound