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Lucifer S2E8: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 8CrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • traipse

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    to walk somewhere in a tired, slow, or annoying way

  • imploded

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    collapsed inward suddenly and violently

  • mistrustful

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    not trusting people easily; suspicious of others

  • shyster

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    a dishonest person, especially one who cheats people for money

  • satiate

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    to satisfy a need or desire completely, especially hunger

  • backslide

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    to return to a worse habit, behavior, or condition after improving

  • coddle

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    to treat someone with too much care or protection

  • untoward

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    unexpected and unpleasant, or not suitable for the situation

  • smite

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    to hit or punish someone or something severely

  • resound

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    to be repeated loudly so that it echoes

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • flatulence

    Word

    gas in the intestines that is passed out through the anus

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  • beckon

    Word

    to signal to someone with a hand, head, or arm to come closer or follow

  • bolo

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    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • malleable

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    easy to bend, shape, or press without breaking

  • obliterate

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    destroy completely; leave nothing behind

  • fleck

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    a small spot or patch of color, light, or dirt

  • capricious

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    changing suddenly and unpredictably

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • douche

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    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • strapping

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    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • thievery

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    the act of stealing, especially repeated or petty stealing

  • compatriot

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    a person from the same country as you

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  • babble

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    to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way

  • ginseng

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    the root of a plant used in herbal medicine and drinks

  • taut

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    pulled or stretched tight; not loose

  • proverbial

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    used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

  • snuff

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    powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose

  • dicing

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    the act of cutting food into small cubes

  • corset

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    a tight piece of underwear worn to shape the waist and body

  • yogi

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    a person who practices yoga regularly and well

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • carnage

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    the violent killing of many people

  • smug

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    too pleased with yourself and your achievements

  • slighting

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    showing disrespect or contempt

  • hubby

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    a husband; an affectionate word for your husband

  • whatnot

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    used to refer to other similar things or items not named

  • lucifer

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    a match that lights when struck

  • dishing

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    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • rectify

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    to correct something and make it right

  • tat

    Word

    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • cyanide

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    a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

  • paternity

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    the fact of being a father

  • graver

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    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • wholesome

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    good for your health and well-being

  • sensibility

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    the ability to notice and appreciate subtle feelings, beauty, or art

  • delusional

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    having false beliefs that are not based in reality

  • evener

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    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • yielding

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    willing to give in, agree, or be flexible

  • assailant

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    a person who attacks someone physically

  • serenity

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    a feeling or state of being calm and peaceful

  • necking

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    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • sneaker

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    a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

  • futile

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    not likely to succeed or have any useful result

  • obsess

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    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • wield

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    to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • avert

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    to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

  • hatchet

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    a small axe with a short handle

  • crafty

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    clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

  • sweeten

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    to make something sweet or sweeter

  • bloody hell

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

  • forget you

    Phrase

    an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • chubby

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    slightly fat in a pleasant way

  • killing spree

    Phrase

    a series of murders committed in a short period of time

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • yours truly

    Phrase

    a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

  • human hand

    Phrase

    the work or influence of people, especially when something is not natural

  • deep cut

    Phrase

    an obscure song by a well-known artist

  • chap

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    a man or boy

  • intrigue

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    to make someone very interested or curious

  • divinity

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    the quality of being divine or godlike

  • amplify

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    to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder

  • strangle

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    to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • analytical

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    using careful analysis and logical thinking

  • grievance

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    a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

  • booming

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    making a deep, loud sound

  • wretched

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    very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state

  • delusion

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    a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

  • evict

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    to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

  • celestial

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    relating to the sky or outer space

  • swipe

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    to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

  • grieve

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    to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

  • darken

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    to make or become darker

  • tit

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    a small bird in the tit family

  • skirting

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    a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

  • sinful

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    morally wrong or evil; full of sin

  • murderous

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    showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • fives

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    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • discreet

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    careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • adolescence

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    the period of life between childhood and adulthood

  • tyrant

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    a cruel ruler who uses power in a harsh and unfair way

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