The Mentalist S2E3: English vocabulary

a symbol (*) used in writing or printing to show a note, missing text, or extra information

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt

soft wet sand that can trap things and make them sink

a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

moving or walking with quick, light steps

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

a limit that makes something harder or less flexible

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

to talk in a casual, lively way

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

the lowest level of prison security, with fewer restrictions

to honor an event or place by being present

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

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

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

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to take an exam, test, or class again after failing or missing it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not believable

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

not real, true, or honest; fake

to tell someone to be quiet

a short, relaxed walk

a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

words or images that create strong pictures or feelings in the mind

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

to gradually disappear or become less noticeable

to keep going and finish something difficult

to count backward to a time or event

to enter a workplace or secure area by using a badge or access card

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

causing strong emotional pain or shock

somewhat like; in a way similar to

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

worried, nervous, or not comfortable

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

for a short time

to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

based on reason and logic, not feelings