whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Medium S3E14: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 14CrimeDramaMystery
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freakish
very strange or unusual, often in a surprising or unpleasant way
perchance
perhaps; possibly
intestate
not having made a will before death
hunker
to crouch or sit down low, often to hide or feel safer
smooch
a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
modus
a person's usual way of doing something; a method or routine
douse
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
lurid
bright in a harsh, unnatural way
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flagstaff
a pole that a flag is raised on
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
muting
the act of making a sound or device silent
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
marshaling
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way