The Mentalist S4E21: English vocabulary

a soft, low, continuous sound

able to bend and move easily; not stiff

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

too interested in other people's private matters

give someone or something the food or care needed for growth and health

to reject or cancel something

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

not thinking about other people’s feelings or needs

to put something on a shelf

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

causing nausea or a feeling of disgust

to make a dull, heavy sound

a humorous work or performance that mocks something by exaggerating it

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small dog with a wrinkled face and a curled tail

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

to put handcuffs on someone

pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

covered with a protective outer layer

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut

very attractive in a way that is hard to resist

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

deep sadness or emotional pain

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

to bring something under control, especially by force or effort

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

a place where people eat or drink while watching live entertainment

locked with a key

having a pleasant, sweet smell

used to emphasize that a very large number of people are included

a hidden or overlooked useful feature or advantage

to recover and become successful again after a serious setback

to complain in a high, annoying voice

to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

using statistics or based on statistical data

to search through trash for useful or valuable things

to explain something in more detail

to shine with small flashes of light

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to fall forward and land face first

work that is paid by the hour or by the time spent, not by the amount produced

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

to help someone understand something better

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

the act of moving something on wheels

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

used before an adjective to mean extremely

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a small pouch or sac-like bag

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

to put furniture and other items into a room or house

to insult or embarrass someone in public

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

strong, direct, and effective

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

a series of short, sharp sounds