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The Mentalist S5E9: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery

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  • disbar

    Word

    to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

  • apprise

    Word

    to tell someone something, especially official information

  • bosh

    Word

    nonsense; foolish talk or ideas

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • scud

    Word

    to move very fast, especially because of wind or water

  • lavishly

    Word

    in a rich, generous, or extravagant way

  • whopping

    Word

    very large; huge

  • sternum

    Word

    the bone in the center of the chest

  • indistinctly

    Word

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

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • supposition

    Word

    an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong

  • carburetor

    Word

    a device in an engine that mixes air and fuel before they burn

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  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • ricochet

    Word

    to bounce off a surface after hitting it

  • whimper

    Word

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

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • rustle

    Word

    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • realty

    Word

    real estate; property, especially land and buildings

  • ghoul

    Word

    an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

  • squabble

    Word

    to argue about something unimportant

  • nervously

    Word

    in a nervous way

  • cohesive

    Word

    working well together and forming a united whole

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  • gander

    Word

    a male goose

  • clout

    Word

    influence or power, especially in business or politics

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • pelt

    Word

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

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • charmer

    Word

    a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

  • impound

    Word

    to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • drool

    Word

    to let saliva run from your mouth

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • clench

    Word

    to close or squeeze tightly

  • fortification

    Word

    a wall or other structure built to protect a place from attack

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • centerpiece

    Word

    the main or most eye-catching part of something

  • scuffle

    Word

    to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • adamant

    Word

    firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

  • groan

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • crafty

    Word

    clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • statutory

    Word

    required or allowed by law

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • front and center

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to come forward and stand in the center

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • pluck

    Word

    to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • gourmet

    Word

    a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • flooring

    Word

    material used to cover a floor

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • equip

    Word

    to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

  • cheddar

    Word

    a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ample

    Word

    more than enough; plenty of something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • take the rap

    Phrase

    to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

  • coping

    Word

    the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • leverage

    Word

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

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • hunch

    Word

    a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

  • burglary

    Word

    the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • gazette

    Word

    an official newspaper that publishes government notices and legal information

  • furnish

    Word

    to put furniture and other items into a room or house

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • beat down

    Phrase

    to persuade someone to lower a price during bargaining

  • litigation

    Word

    the process of taking a legal case to court

  • shading

    Word

    the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • stomp

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    to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • under wraps

    Phrase

    kept secret or not yet made public

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • scheming

    Word

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

  • to the max

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; as much as possible

  • play it cool

    Phrase

    to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

  • blow off steam

    Phrase

    to do something active or expressive to get rid of stress or strong feelings

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • drinker

    Word

    a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • sinner

    Word

    a person who has committed a sin

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