extirpate
to destroy something completely, especially a problem, disease, or unwanted group
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Castle S8E14: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 14DramaCrime
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eviscerate
to remove the organs from a body
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
vaporize
to change a liquid or solid into a gas
thesaurus
a book or online tool that lists words with similar meanings
masseuse
a woman who gives professional massage treatments
ritualistic
relating to a ritual or done in a fixed, repeated way
obtuse
slow to understand, or rude in a way that shows a lack of sensitivity
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
misrepresent
to describe someone or something in a way that is false or misleading
waning
to gradually become less strong, bright, or active
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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grisly
causing horror or disgust because it is very shocking or gruesome
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
ghastly
very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
kindred
closely related in nature, character, or feeling
zenith
the highest point of something, especially of success or power
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
sophistication
the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level