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The Good Doctor S1E15: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 15Drama

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  • menstruate

    Word

    to have a menstrual period

  • eyelet

    Word

    a small hole with a metal ring, used for laces, cords, or hooks

  • bigwig

    Word

    an important or influential person

  • swanky

    Word

    fashionable, expensive, and impressive

  • cower

    Word

    to crouch low because you are afraid

  • mope

    Word

    to spend time feeling sad, bored, or sorry for yourself

  • dibs

    Word

    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • catacomb

    Word

    an underground burial place with tunnels and rooms for tombs

  • amputate

    Word

    to remove part or all of a limb or finger by surgery

  • rectal

    Word

    relating to the rectum, the lower part of the large intestine

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • sternum

    Word

    the bone in the center of the chest

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  • nonessential

    Word

    not necessary or important

  • bayed

    Word

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

  • bloomer

    Word

    a person or thing that blooms, especially a plant that produces flowers

  • jaundice

    Word

    a medical condition that causes the skin or the whites of the eyes to turn yellow

  • aortic

    Word

    relating to the aorta, the main artery from the heart

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • jugular

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    the vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart

  • agitate

    Word

    to make someone feel worried or upset

  • momentous

    Word

    very important and likely to have a big effect on the future

  • aorta

    Word

    the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

  • atypical

    Word

    not typical or usual for a person, thing, or situation

  • copped

    Word

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

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  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • enforcer

    Word

    a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • curried

    Word

    flavored with curry

  • coy

    Word

    pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

  • regimen

    Word

    a planned course of treatment, diet, or exercise for health

  • optics

    Word

    the scientific study of light and how it behaves

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • acne

    Word

    a skin condition that causes spots, especially on the face

  • femur

    Word

    the long bone in the upper part of the leg

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • rivet

    Word

    a metal pin used to join pieces of metal together

  • councilman

    Word

    a man who is a member of a local government council

  • evener

    Word

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

  • kink

    Word

    a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • nodding

    Word

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

  • crutch

    Word

    a stick with a support at the top that helps someone walk

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • reassign

    Word

    to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • reversible

    Word

    able to be changed back or undone

  • gloss

    Word

    a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

  • keynote

    Word

    the main speech at a conference or event

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • quadrant

    Word

    one of four equal parts of a circle or space

  • pathology

    Word

    the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

  • tailoring

    Word

    the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • invasive

    Word

    spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

  • vascular

    Word

    relating to blood vessels

  • suction

    Word

    the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • let's dance

    Phrase

    a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

  • incompatible

    Word

    not able to work, live, or exist together successfully

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • organ transplant

    Phrase

    an operation that moves an organ from one body to another

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • tuxedo

    Word

    a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • mingle

    Word

    to mix with other people in a friendly way

  • pulmonary

    Word

    relating to the lungs

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • stand corrected

    Phrase

    to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • bead

    Word

    a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • pelican

    Word

    a large water bird with a long bill and a pouch under its beak

  • levy

    Word

    a tax, fee, or fine that is officially imposed

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • kiss up

    Phrase

    to flatter someone insincerely, especially a person in authority, to get an advantage

  • bladder

    Word

    an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • black tie

    Phrase

    a dress code that means formal evening wear

  • amend

    Word

    to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

  • get stuck in

    Phrase

    to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

  • worth every penny

    Phrase

    completely worth the money or effort

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • maximize

    Word

    to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • memorize

    Word

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

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • reassure

    Word

    to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

  • undermine

    Word

    to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

  • arched

    Word

    curved like an arch

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • concession

    Word

    something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

  • tequila

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • tax break

    Phrase

    a reduction in the amount of tax you have to pay

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • go together

    Phrase

    to be in a romantic relationship with each other

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