misapply
to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist S4E1: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 1DramaCrimeMystery
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bleeder
a person who bleeds easily or a lot
stevedore
a person who loads and unloads cargo on ships at a dock
clumsily
in a clumsy or awkward way
pallbearer
a person who helps carry a coffin at a funeral
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
livid
very angry
berthing
the act of moving a ship into a berth or dock
opportunist
a person who uses chances to get what they want, often without caring about rules or principles
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
spiteful
showing a desire to hurt, upset, or annoy someone because of anger or resentment
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excruciating
extremely painful or hard to endure
overestimate
to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is
concierge
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
playa
a person who is good at attracting romantic or sexual partners
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
gusto
great enthusiasm and energy
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
christen
to give someone a Christian name in a baptism ceremony