doggedness
determination to keep going, even when things are difficult
Episode vocabulary
The Blacklist S5E15: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 15DramaCrimeMystery
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preventer
something that prevents something else from happening
wheeze
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
puffer
a fish that can puff itself up to protect itself
gluttony
the habit of eating or drinking too much
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
marmot
a small animal like a large squirrel that lives in mountains and digs burrows
dachshund
a small dog with a long body and very short legs
beagle
a small dog breed with short legs, often kept as a pet or used for hunting
aphorism
a short saying that expresses a general truth or wise idea
diatribe
a long, angry speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
excitable
easily excited, nervous, or agitated
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acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
forthright
direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable
amenable
willing to accept suggestions or changes
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
chinchilla
a small South American rodent with very soft fur and a long tail
gorged
having eaten too much
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
splice
to join ropes or cables by weaving their strands together
symptomatic
showing symptoms of a disease or condition
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
contagion
the spread of a disease from one person, animal, or place to another