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The Blacklist S4E4: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 4DramaCrimeMystery

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  • oxymoron

    Word

    a phrase that combines two words with opposite meanings for effect

  • conversationalist

    Word

    someone who is good at talking with people

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bough

    Word

    a large main branch of a tree

  • tourney

    Word

    an old word for a tournament or competition

  • stickler

    Word

    a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way

  • caboose

    Word

    the last car on a freight train, used by the train crew

  • supposition

    Word

    an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong

  • augmentation

    Word

    the process of making something larger or greater in amount

  • bramble

    Word

    a thorny bush, especially one that produces blackberries

  • cubby

    Word

    a small enclosed space or compartment for storing things

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • excruciating

    Word

    extremely painful or hard to endure

  • submerge

    Word

    to put something under water or another liquid

  • cay

    Word

    a small island made of sand, coral, or rock, especially in the Caribbean

  • palmed

    Word

    to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

  • sweetener

    Word

    a substance added to food or drink to make it taste sweeter

  • bracing

    Word

    fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

  • cradling

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    holding something gently and protectively

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • lubricant

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    a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

  • diviner

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    a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

  • rotor

    Word

    a part of a machine that spins around a central point

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • seaboard

    Word

    the land along the sea; the coast

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • jeopardize

    Word

    to put someone or something in danger

  • nodding

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    slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

  • transfusion

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    the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

  • grit

    Word

    courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • caramel

    Word

    a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

  • ruptured

    Word

    damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • formulation

    Word

    the act of creating or preparing something in a careful, deliberate way

  • hang in the balance

    Phrase

    to be in a very uncertain or risky situation

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • intrusion

    Word

    the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • chemical plant

    Phrase

    a factory where chemicals are produced

  • radiation poisoning

    Phrase

    an illness caused by too much exposure to radiation

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • affectionate

    Word

    showing affection and warmth

  • calculating

    Word

    carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

  • fives

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

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • sweet as

    Phrase

    very good; excellent

  • prick

    Word

    to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • summons

    Word

    an official order to appear in court

  • throttle

    Word

    a control that changes the speed or power of an engine

  • provoke

    Word

    to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

  • circulate

    Word

    to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

  • scramble

    Word

    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • urgency

    Word

    the need for quick action

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • special needs

    Phrase

    the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • restrain

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    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • unborn

    Word

    not yet born

  • fly into

    Phrase

    to suddenly become very angry or upset

  • tidal

    Word

    relating to the movement of the sea caused by the moon and sun

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • go through with

    Phrase

    to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

  • take it away

    Phrase

    a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

  • thug

    Word

    a violent criminal or troublemaker

  • stealth

    Word

    the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way

  • override

    Word

    to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • kirk

    Word

    a church, especially in Scotland

  • righteous

    Word

    morally good and fair; doing what is right

  • sabotage

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • deceive

    Word

    to trick someone by making them believe something false

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • walk through

    Phrase

    to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • curing

    Word

    the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • refresh

    Word

    to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

  • shout out

    Phrase

    to praise or mention someone publicly, especially online or in a speech

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • deception

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    the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

  • haste

    Word

    too much speed or urgency, often causing mistakes

  • shanghai

    Word

    to force someone to do something by tricking or pressuring them

  • slack

    Word

    not tight or firm; loose

  • reactor

    Word

    a machine that produces or controls a nuclear reaction

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • smack

    Word

    to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

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