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The Blacklist S10E2: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 2DramaCrimeMystery

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  • peppery

    Word

    tasting of pepper or having a sharp, pepper-like bite

  • loiter

    Word

    to stand or wait somewhere without a clear reason or purpose

  • shortsighted

    Word

    unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future

  • fancier

    Word

    more elaborate or expensive than usual

  • discerning

    Word

    able to notice small differences and make good judgments

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • whaler

    Word

    a person who hunts whales for a living

  • concoct

    Word

    to make something by mixing different ingredients

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • symbiotic

    Word

    describing a relationship in which two different things help each other

  • audacity

    Word

    boldness that can be impressive or shocking

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • inkling

    Word

    a slight idea or suspicion about something

  • trusty

    Word

    reliable and always there when you need it

  • marshaling

    Word

    the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

  • incendiary

    Word

    likely to cause strong anger or conflict

  • rectify

    Word

    to correct something and make it right

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • detonation

    Word

    the act of making an explosive device explode

  • diligence

    Word

    careful and persistent effort

  • invaluable

    Word

    so useful or valuable that you could not manage without it

  • prudent

    Word

    careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

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  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • stagger

    Word

    to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • tycoon

    Word

    a very rich and powerful business person

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • take ill

    Phrase

    to become ill suddenly

  • char

    Word

    to burn something until it turns black

  • no limit

    Phrase

    a style of poker where players can bet any amount they want

  • due diligence

    Phrase

    careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • kicker

    Word

    a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

  • triad

    Word

    a group of three connected people or things

  • confidential informant

    Phrase

    a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

  • plastic explosive

    Phrase

    an explosive that can be shaped by hand before use

  • start back in

    Phrase

    To start insulting, arguing with, or shouting at someone again

  • flawless

    Word

    without any mistakes or imperfections

  • mercenary

    Word

    a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

  • fives

    Word

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

  • discreet

    Word

    careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

  • sarcastic

    Word

    showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

  • ignite

    Word

    to start burning, or make something start burning

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • stacking

    Word

    the act of putting things into a pile or piles

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • eject

    Word

    to force something out or out of a place

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • precaution

    Word

    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • conspicuous

    Word

    easy to see or notice

  • volatile

    Word

    changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • get ahead of

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem before it gets worse

  • be onto

    Phrase

    to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

  • scheming

    Word

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

  • make an appearance

    Phrase

    to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way

  • clean money

    Phrase

    money earned honestly and legally

  • stocking

    Word

    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • iceberg

    Word

    a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • errand

    Word

    a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

  • project manager

    Phrase

    the person in charge of planning and organizing a project

  • two pair

    Phrase

    a poker hand with two different pairs

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • launder

    Word

    wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

  • pissed off

    Phrase

    very angry or annoyed

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • fingerprint

    Word

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

  • disband

    Word

    to end a group, organization, or team so that it no longer exists

  • what do you say

    Phrase

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

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • promoter

    Word

    a person or company that organizes and advertises events such as concerts or sports matches

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • poke around

    Phrase

    to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

  • pot on

    Phrase

    to move a plant into a larger pot

  • affiliate

    Word

    to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • fugitive

    Word

    a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • believable

    Word

    able to be believed; seeming true or real

  • provisional

    Word

    temporary and likely to change later

  • underestimate

    Word

    to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

  • browser

    Word

    a program you use to look at websites on the internet

  • ignition

    Word

    the part of a car that starts the engine

  • gambler

    Word

    a person who likes gambling or often gambles

  • informant

    Word

    a person who gives information, especially secretly

  • bluff

    Word

    to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • irony

    Word

    a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • deception

    Word

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

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