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Prison Break S1E9: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 9Action & AdventureCrimeDrama

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  • derogate

    Word

    to speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect

  • attune

    Word

    to make someone or something better suited to a situation or feeling more aware of something

  • fraternize

    Word

    to socialize with people you should not be friendly with, especially because of rules or politics

  • exculpatory

    Word

    showing that someone is not guilty or at fault

  • spunk

    Word

    courage, confidence, or determination

  • siesta

    Word

    a short sleep or rest in the afternoon

  • gregarious

    Word

    friendly and enjoying being with other people

  • herein

    Word

    in this document or text

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • wading

    Word

    walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort

  • pigmentation

    Word

    the natural color of a person's skin, hair, or a plant's tissue

  • deductible

    Word

    an amount of money you must pay yourself before an insurance company pays the rest

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • commissary

    Word

    a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military

  • liquidate

    Word

    to sell property or assets in order to pay debts or close a business

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • propensity

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    a natural tendency to do something

  • wad

    Word

    a small lump or ball of something

  • unfounded

    Word

    not based on facts or evidence

  • rescuer

    Word

    a person who saves someone from danger or a difficult situation

  • snowflake

    Word

    a small piece of snow

  • certify

    Word

    to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

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  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

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

  • washer

    Word

    a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

  • enclose

    Word

    to put something inside or together with something else

  • meddle

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    to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

  • lapsed

    Word

    no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

  • indict

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    to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

  • heed

    Word

    to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

  • fruity

    Word

    having a taste or smell like fruit

  • inhibition

    Word

    a feeling that stops you from acting naturally because you are shy or embarrassed

  • penitentiary

    Word

    a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

  • deficient

    Word

    lacking something important or necessary

  • contraband

    Word

    goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • magically

    Word

    in a way that seems to happen by magic

  • power of attorney

    Phrase

    the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

  • stimulus

    Word

    something that causes a reaction, interest, or activity

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • shear

    Word

    to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • sanity

    Word

    the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • reluctance

    Word

    unwillingness to do something

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • burrow

    Word

    a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

  • make waves

    Phrase

    to attract a lot of attention or cause a stir

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • indictment

    Word

    a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

  • grin

    Word

    to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

  • infirmary

    Word

    a room or area in a school, hospital, or other large place where sick people can get basic medical care

  • in circles

    Phrase

    without making any progress

  • want out

    Phrase

    to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

  • look the other way

    Phrase

    to ignore something wrong on purpose

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • accustomed

    Word

    used to describe someone who is used to something

  • major league

    Phrase

    the highest level of competition in a sport

  • gas line

    Phrase

    a pipe or tube that carries gas to a building or machine

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • get it together

    Phrase

    to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • go up against

    Phrase

    to compete or fight against someone or something

  • shut out

    Phrase

    to stop light, sound, or other things from getting in

  • sneaky

    Word

    behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • disconnect

    Word

    to break or end a connection between things

  • taxpayer

    Word

    a person who pays taxes

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • shareholder

    Word

    a person who owns shares in a company

  • spade

    Word

    a tool with a flat metal blade and a long handle, used for digging

  • real world

    Phrase

    the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • offshore

    Word

    located or happening at sea, away from the shore

  • wrecking

    Word

    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • warden

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    a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

  • pi

    Word

    the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

  • disgrace

    Word

    to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • supervise

    Word

    to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • ethic

    Word

    a set of moral principles or values

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • inmate

    Word

    a person who is kept in prison or another institution

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

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