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The Blacklist S9E19: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 19DramaCrimeMystery

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  • fizzle

    Word

    to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • clamor

    Word

    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • percussive

    Word

    producing a strong, sharp beat or sound

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • bayed

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

  • statics

    Word

    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • blackmailer

    Word

    a person who demands money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information

  • shafting

    Word

    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • revolutionize

    Word

    to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect

  • tenacious

    Word

    able to keep a firm hold of something or keep going without giving up

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  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • crucible

    Word

    a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

  • clack

    Word

    to make a sharp clicking sound

  • homicidal

    Word

    wanting to kill someone or related to killing a person

  • metaphysics

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    the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of reality and existence

  • afflict

    Word

    to cause pain or suffering to someone or something

  • definitively

    Word

    in a way that settles something clearly and finally

  • nervously

    Word

    in a nervous way

  • gusto

    Word

    great enthusiasm and energy

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • bender

    Word

    a period of heavy drinking

  • hallucination

    Word

    something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

  • evener

    Word

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

  • shuttered

    Word

    closed and no longer open for business

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • adios

    Word

    goodbye

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • fender

    Word

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

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • degrade

    Word

    to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • distort

    Word

    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • superior court

    Phrase

    a higher court that can review decisions from a lower court

  • blackmailing

    Word

    the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • mercenary

    Word

    a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • trance

    Word

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

  • melancholy

    Word

    a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

  • buzzer

    Word

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

  • fall back

    Phrase

    move back to a safer place

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • twinkle

    Word

    a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

  • shell corporation

    Phrase

    a company that exists only on paper and has little or no real business activity

  • weakly

    Word

    in a weak or feeble way

  • public record

    Phrase

    official information or documents that anyone can access

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • civil right

    Phrase

    a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • induce

    Word

    to persuade or influence someone to do something

  • reload

    Word

    to load something again, especially a gun, printer, or web page

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • hide behind

    Phrase

    to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • the Bomb

    Phrase

    the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • hold it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

  • wire transfer

    Phrase

    a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • under control

    Phrase

    in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

  • invalid

    Word

    not legally or officially acceptable; not valid

  • looping

    Word

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

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • construction worker

    Phrase

    a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

  • second opinion

    Phrase

    an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

  • savior

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    a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

  • blow through

    Phrase

    to spend money or use up something very quickly

  • manage with

    Phrase

    to manage or get by using only what is available

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • rite

    Word

    a religious ceremony or formal act

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • deep down

    Phrase

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

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • pant

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    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • pilgrim

    Word

    a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • integrate

    Word

    to combine different parts or systems so they work together as one

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • overwhelm

    Word

    to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • imitate

    Word

    to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves

  • refrain

    Word

    to stop yourself from doing something

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

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