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The Mentalist S2E23: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 23CrimeDramaMystery

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  • bayed

    Word

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

  • hypnotize

    Word

    to put someone into a hypnotic state

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • guesswork

    Word

    the act of guessing instead of using facts or evidence

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • criminology

    Word

    the study of crime, criminals, and how to prevent crime

  • tasteful

    Word

    attractive because of simple, elegant style

  • debatable

    Word

    open to debate or disagreement

  • synchronize

    Word

    to make things happen at the same time or in the same way

  • copped

    Word

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

  • slasher

    Word

    a horror film with a lot of violent killings

  • pelt

    Word

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

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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

  • pious

    Word

    deeply religious and devoted to God

  • cannibal

    Word

    a person who eats human flesh

  • corny

    Word

    predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

  • psychics

    Word

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

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • rut

    Word

    a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

  • dismay

    Word

    to make someone feel shocked, upset, or disappointed

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

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  • sacrament

    Word

    a sacred Christian rite, especially one of the main church ceremonies

  • eerie

    Word

    strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • abduct

    Word

    to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • ferocious

    Word

    very fierce, violent, or aggressive

  • tanner

    Word

    a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • corona

    Word

    a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another object

  • uncanny

    Word

    strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • fives

    Word

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

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • kick back

    Phrase

    to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

  • elective

    Word

    chosen by a student and not required

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • sac

    Word

    a small pouch or sac-like bag

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • nutty

    Word

    slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

  • down low

    Phrase

    done secretly or kept private

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • hoax

    Word

    a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • logos

    Word

    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • symmetry

    Word

    a balanced arrangement in which one side or part matches the other

  • memorize

    Word

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

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

  • hype

    Word

    a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • hustle

    Word

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

  • what's the deal

    Phrase

    an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

  • murder mystery

    Phrase

    a story, film, or game in which a murder has to be solved

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • likelihood

    Word

    the chance that something will happen

  • commodity

    Word

    a basic raw material or farm product that is bought and sold in large amounts

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • snap out of

    Phrase

    to stop feeling upset, confused, or distracted and become calm again

  • collide

    Word

    to hit something hard while moving

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • divvy up

    Phrase

    to divide something into shares and give each person one

  • crimson

    Word

    a deep red color with a slight purple tone

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

  • framing

    Word

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

  • leave things be

    Phrase

    to leave something alone and not try to change it

  • psychic

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • registry

    Word

    an official record or list of names, events, or items

  • amigo

    Word

    a friend

  • luxurious

    Word

    very comfortable, attractive, and expensive

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • narrowing

    Word

    the process of becoming narrower

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • fearful

    Word

    feeling afraid or anxious

  • fake up

    Phrase

    to make something fake or false

  • smack

    Word

    to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

  • immortal

    Word

    living forever; never dying

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • lure

    Word

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

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • fuss

    Word

    unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

  • inject

    Word

    to put a liquid, drug, or other substance into something or someone

  • imitation

    Word

    something made to look like another thing

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