swimmingly
in a very smooth and successful way
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist S5E3: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 3DramaCrimeMystery
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harebrained
foolish and not sensible
disburse
to pay money out from a fund, account, or organization
scratcher
a thing or person that scratches
embezzle
to steal money that you were trusted to manage
ticklish
easily tickled
unseemly
not polite or proper in a way that may offend people
fiduciary
relating to a legal duty to act in someone else's best interests and manage their money or property carefully
plover
a small shore bird that lives near water
covertly
in a secret or hidden way
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
blemish
a small mark or flaw that spoils the look of something
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
scab
a hard, dry covering that forms over a wound as it heals
buttercup
a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers
fortitude
the ability to stay brave and strong during pain, difficulty, or suffering
recoup
to recover money or costs that you have lost or spent
dupe
to trick someone into believing something false
pertain
to relate to or be connected with something
overt
done or shown openly, not hidden
alkali
a substance that can neutralize acids and is often strongly alkaline
bristle
a short, stiff hair, especially on an animal or on a brush
atone
to do something to show you are sorry for a wrong or bad action
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way