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Pilot: The Mentalist (2008) S01E01 English vocabulary

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  • curtly

    Word

    in a brief, rude, or unfriendly way

  • trousseau

    Word

    the clothes, linens, and other items a bride prepares for marriage

  • irksome

    Word

    annoying or irritating

  • vasectomy

    Word

    a surgical operation that prevents a man from being able to have children

  • irk

    Word

    to annoy or irritate someone

  • viscera

    Word

    the internal organs inside the body, especially in the abdomen

  • delude

    Word

    to make someone believe something that is false

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • wormed

    Word

    treated with medicine to remove worms from the body

  • frenzied

    Word

    wild, excited, and hard to control

  • choker

    Word

    a short necklace that fits closely around the neck

  • chitchat

    Word

    casual conversation about unimportant things

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  • guesswork

    Word

    the act of guessing instead of using facts or evidence

  • accost

    Word

    to approach and speak to someone in a bold or threatening way

  • nothingness

    Word

    the state of not existing or having no meaning or purpose

  • palmed

    Word

    to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

  • entitle

    Word

    to give someone the right to have or do something

  • ghoul

    Word

    an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

  • persecute

    Word

    to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity

  • showman

    Word

    a person who is very good at attracting attention and entertaining people

  • gander

    Word

    a male goose

  • orgy

    Word

    a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

  • fillet

    Word

    a boneless piece of meat or fish

  • pelt

    Word

    to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

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  • shank

    Word

    the lower part of the leg, especially between the knee and the ankle

  • trusty

    Word

    reliable and always there when you need it

  • psychotherapy

    Word

    treatment that helps someone with mental or emotional problems by talking with a trained therapist

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • outrun

    Word

    to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

  • subdued

    Word

    quiet, soft, or less strong than usual

  • demonic

    Word

    evil or like an evil spirit

  • juniper

    Word

    an evergreen bush or small tree with berries used for flavoring and decoration

  • demeanor

    Word

    the way someone looks or behaves to other people

  • slander

    Word

    the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

  • psychics

    Word

    people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

  • embezzlement

    Word

    the crime of taking money or property that you were trusted to manage

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • prescribe

    Word

    to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

  • eureka

    Word

    used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • soothing

    Word

    making you feel calm and relaxed

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • elaborated

    Word

    to explain something in more detail

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • grieve

    Word

    to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

  • carry away

    Phrase

    to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • redeem

    Word

    to make up for a bad quality or mistake

  • dread

    Word

    to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

  • caucasian

    Word

    a person from the Caucasus region

  • stun

    Word

    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • torso

    Word

    the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • hack up

    Phrase

    to make something quickly and roughly

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • powerless

    Word

    unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • adventurous

    Word

    willing to take risks and try new things

  • dishonest

    Word

    not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • on file

    Phrase

    officially recorded and kept for later use

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • nautical

    Word

    relating to ships, sailors, or sea travel

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • fix on

    Phrase

    to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it

  • fire away

    Phrase

    used to invite someone to ask questions or start talking

  • massage therapist

    Phrase

    a person whose job is to give therapeutic massages

  • chore

    Word

    a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • golfer

    Word

    a person who plays golf

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • family doctor

    Phrase

    a doctor who gives regular general medical care to a person or family

  • persecution

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    cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

  • torment

    Word

    severe physical or mental suffering

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • psychic

    Word

    someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

  • childish

    Word

    silly or immature in a way that is typical of a child

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • clockwise

    Word

    in the direction that a clock's hands move

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • amaze

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    to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

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