overrate
Wordto think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is
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The Blacklist S3E10: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 10DramaCrimeMystery
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whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
horrify
Wordto make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
slewed
Wordpast tense and past participle of slew
abhor
Wordto feel strong dislike or hatred for something
biter
Worda person or animal that bites often or habitually
acquiescence
Wordthe act of accepting something without اعتراض or protest, often reluctantly
inflame
Wordto make strong feelings, arguments, or a bad situation stronger
sleight
Wordskillful hand movements used to trick people, especially in magic
seditious
Wordtrying to encourage rebellion against a government or ruler
actionable
Wordable to be used to take practical action
indistinctly
Wordin a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
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pleadings
Wordformal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
exonerate
Wordto officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
docket
Worda list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
glaring
Wordvery bright and hard to look at
rambler
Worda person who likes going on long walks for pleasure or exercise
welcomer
Worda person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
Worda court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
sadden
Wordto make someone feel sad
leavings
Wordthings that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
cabal
Worda small secret group that tries to control events or make decisions behind the scenes
negotiable
Wordable to be changed or discussed
trotter
Worda pig's foot, especially one that is cooked or pickled
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signatory
Worda person or organization that has signed a document, especially a treaty or agreement
galilee
Worda region in northern Israel
inflamed
Wordred, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation
copped
Wordto get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
disarray
Worda state of confusion, untidiness, or lack of order
abler
Wordmore able or skilled than someone or something else
reprieve
Worda delay or temporary cancellation of a punishment or sentence
soundly
Wordin a deep, peaceful sleep
allege
Wordto say that something is true, especially without proving it
wail
Wordto cry out in a long, high, sad sound
squeal
Wordto make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
marshaling
Wordthe act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
waive
Wordto give up a right, claim, or rule requirement
jacketed
Wordcovered with a protective outer layer
implicate
Wordto show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal
fret
Wordto worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain
evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
persuasive
Wordable to persuade people to do or believe something
blacklist
Worda list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion
proponent
Worda person who supports an idea, plan, or cause
whoop
Wordto shout loudly because you are excited or happy
figurine
Worda small model or decorative figure of a person or animal
shuttered
Wordclosed and no longer open for business
solace
Wordcomfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain
clandestine
Wordkept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed
screech
Worda loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
involuntary
Worddone without conscious control
smuggle
Wordto move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally
bureaucracy
Worda system of government or organization with many rules and officials
keyed
Wordlocked with a key
capital murder
Phrasethe crime of murder that can be punished by death
sleeper agent
Phrasea spy who stays inactive in a place or group until they are needed
abduct
Wordto take someone away illegally by force or trickery
the good doctor
Phrasea respectful way to refer to a doctor
marital
Wordrelating to marriage or to a married couple
one under
Phrasean informal British term for a person who has been hit by a train
your girl
Phrasea humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me
party to
Phraseinvolved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action
hereby
Wordusing these words or actions to make something official
kill me
Phrasea rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
capital offense
Phrasea crime that can be punished by death
golden parachute
Phrasea large payment or benefits given to an executive when they leave a company, especially after a takeover or dismissal
rise up
Phraseto rebel against authority or start a revolt
rendition
Worda performance or version of something, especially a song, speech, or role
ruse
Worda trick or plan used to deceive someone
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
shotted
Wordpast tense and past participle of shoot
tabling
Wordthe act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
preside
Wordto be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony
espionage
Wordthe secret gathering of information about another country or organization
leverage
Wordthe power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
conceive
Wordto form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind
manslaughter
Wordthe crime of killing someone without intending to kill them
safeguard
Wordsomething that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems
pleading
Wordshowing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way
gunning
Wordto shoot and kill someone with a gun
sleeper
Worda sofa that can be turned into a bed
special agent
Phrasean FBI or other government detective
bring down on
Phraseto cause bad luck, trouble, or harm to happen to someone or something
culprit
Wordthe person who did a crime or caused a problem
conflicting
Wordnot agreeing with something else; contradictory
creature of habit
Phrasea person who likes routine and prefers things to stay the same
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
insanity
Worda state of severe mental illness
aspire
Wordto have a strong desire to achieve something
recreate
Wordmake something again, especially in a new or different way
infinitely
Wordto a very great degree; without limit
sounder
Worda group of wild boars
no place
Phraseused to say that something does not belong in a place or situation
about time
Phraseused to say that something should have happened earlier
defense attorney
Phrasea lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court
can of worms
Phrasea difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems
news conference
Phrasea meeting where a public figure answers reporters' questions
indistinct
Wordnot clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
bagging
Wordthe act of putting things into bags or packages
can't help
Phraseto be unable to stop yourself from doing something