quandary
a state of uncertainty about what to do next
Episode vocabulary
Blue Bloods S8E6: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 6CrimeDrama
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
underling
a person who is lower in rank or status than someone else, especially in a job or organization
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
portability
the quality of being easy to carry or move
godsend
something that is very helpful or exactly what you need
heartburn
a painful burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid moving up into the throat
squirm
to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable
badgering
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
noncompliance
failure to follow a rule, law, or agreement
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
defensively
in a way that shows you are trying to protect yourself or defend your position
forgetful
often forgetting things or not paying enough attention to remember them
eminence
great fame or high rank
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
reimburse
to pay someone back for money they spent on something
stipend
a fixed regular payment, especially for living expenses or study
extort
to get money, information, or something else by threats or force
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
repaint
to paint something again
masquerade
a party where people wear masks and costumes
tongs
a tool with two arms joined at one end, used for gripping and lifting things