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Dexter S2E8: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery

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  • lapdog

    a small pet dog that is often kept on a person's lap

  • spanking

    a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand

  • forcible

    using force or violence

  • inadmissible

    not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation

  • bayed

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • hydrant

    a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply

  • welcomer

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

  • douche

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

  • leavings

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

  • crass

    rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste

  • nosing

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • reciprocate

    to respond to a kind act, feeling, or gesture with one of your own

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  • clouding

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • butchering

    the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

  • overwork

    to work too much, especially so that you become tired or stressed

  • copped

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • alienate

    to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

  • mongoose

    a small mammal that eats snakes and other small animals

  • carnivore

    an animal that eats meat

  • florentine

    relating to Florence, Italy

  • urinate

    to pass urine from the body

  • pining

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • leech

    a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

  • concise

    short and clear, with only the necessary words

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