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The Blacklist S4E5: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 5DramaCrimeMystery

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  • finicky

    Word

    hard to please; too careful about small details

  • cranny

    Word

    a small crack or narrow opening in a wall, rock, or surface

  • retry

    Word

    to try something again after it fails

  • triangulate

    Word

    to find the position of something by using measurements from known points

  • freckled

    Word

    having freckles on the skin

  • paralytic

    Word

    relating to paralysis

  • actionable

    Word

    able to be used to take practical action

  • apse

    Word

    the rounded end of a church, often where the altar is

  • freckle

    Word

    a small brown spot on the skin

  • misstep

    Word

    a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem

  • cabal

    Word

    a small secret group that tries to control events or make decisions behind the scenes

  • wellingtons

    Word

    a waterproof rubber boot, usually reaching up to the knee

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  • fabricate

    Word

    to invent false information or a story

  • punctual

    Word

    arriving or doing things at the expected time; not late

  • undercut

    Word

    to sell something for less than a competitor

  • criminality

    Word

    the amount or level of crime in a place

  • shelving

    Word

    shelves or a set of shelves used for storing things

  • compatriot

    Word

    a person from the same country as you

  • dandruff

    Word

    small white flakes of dead skin in the hair or on the scalp

  • buttercup

    Word

    a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers

  • inert

    Word

    not moving or active

  • schematic

    Word

    shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way

  • baptize

    Word

    to give someone the Christian rite of baptism

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

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  • electrolyte

    Word

    a substance that lets electricity pass through it when dissolved in water or another liquid

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • manger

    Word

    a box or trough that farm animals eat from

  • eavesdrop

    Word

    to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

  • expedite

    Word

    to make a process or task happen faster

  • spook

    Word

    a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

  • subpoena

    Word

    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • nook

    Word

    a small, quiet corner or hidden space

  • gravely

    Word

    in a serious or solemn way

  • persuasive

    Word

    able to persuade people to do or believe something

  • revoke

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

  • electrode

    Word

    a metal part that electricity enters or leaves through

  • detest

    Word

    to hate something very much

  • barricade

    Word

    a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

  • intimately

    Word

    in a very close and personal way

  • transfusion

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • unwise

    Word

    not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm

  • reactive

    Word

    reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • grizzly

    Word

    a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

  • cross purpose

    Phrase

    a situation where people misunderstand each other or are talking about different things

  • Holy Grail

    Phrase

    something that is extremely desirable but very hard to get

  • magnesium

    Word

    a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

  • guns blazing

    Phrase

    with a lot of energy, force, or confidence

  • benefactor

    Word

    a person who gives money or help to someone or to a cause

  • mama grizzly

    Phrase

    a woman, especially a mother, who is very protective of her children

  • revisit

    Word

    to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • grail

    Word

    something that is very hard to find or achieve

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • swipe

    Word

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

  • lithium

    Word

    a soft, light metal used especially in batteries

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • abort

    Word

    to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • weaponry

    Word

    weapons considered as a group

  • hitch

    Word

    to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • rue

    Word

    to feel regret about something you did or about what happened

  • blazing

    Word

    burning very brightly and strongly

  • spruce

    Word

    a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

  • lay it on

    Phrase

    to exaggerate something when speaking

  • proprietary

    Word

    relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • burrow

    Word

    a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • build in

    Phrase

    to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

  • have no time for

    Phrase

    to have no interest in or respect for someone or something

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • abundant

    Word

    existing in large amounts; plentiful

  • memorize

    Word

    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

  • dishwasher

    Word

    a machine that washes dishes automatically

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • date night

    Phrase

    an evening when a couple goes out together on a date

  • open market

    Phrase

    a market in which prices are set by supply and demand, with little or no government control

  • State secret

    Phrase

    a secret kept by a government

  • squat

    Word

    to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

  • bedside

    Word

    the area next to a bed

  • burner

    Word

    a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

  • censorship

    Word

    the control of what people can see, read, or hear, especially by a government

  • 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

  • laurel

    Word

    a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • kirk

    Word

    a church, especially in Scotland

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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