The Mentalist S3E5: English vocabulary

a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

a rough, prickly seed case that sticks to clothes or animal fur

a person or company that money is owed to

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the work or cost of keeping something in good condition

making quick, sharp movements

a person's usual way of reacting and behaving

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

moving with quick, light jumps

a very tall tree with reddish-brown bark and soft wood

not neat or organized; messy

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

So close to the end that the result is decided at the last moment

to bet on horse races

foolish behavior or a foolish decision

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

showing feelings clearly through words, actions, or appearance

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

A strong sexual desire for someone

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to support someone very strongly and openly

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to honor an event or place by being present

The time after the next one

animal waste used to fertilize soil

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

everywhere in the world; in many countries

a wild horse found in North America

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

move back to a safer place

a trick or dishonest act

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

a hard, shiny metal used to cover other metals

a severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make a deal, price, or plan definite and final

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

causing shame, embarrassment, or a feeling that something is morally wrong

bright, colorful, and designed to attract attention

showing a very strong, traditional idea of masculinity

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to attack someone and hit them hard

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

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

to bend your body forward and down

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

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

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

to make someone feel happy or entertained

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to take action and become more involved or helpful

happening or done too early, before the right time

in a frank and direct way