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Castle S5E11: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 11DramaCrime

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  • skimp

    Word

    to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort

  • cribbing

    Word

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • artful

    Word

    clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

  • dabble

    Word

    to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently

  • wily

    Word

    clever and willing to use tricks to get what you want

  • bolo

    Word

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

  • unlisted

    Word

    not listed in a public directory or database

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • shoplifting

    Word

    to steal goods from a store

  • seepage

    Word

    the slow movement of liquid through tiny holes or a porous material

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

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  • roomy

    Word

    having a lot of space inside

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • larceny

    Word

    the crime of stealing someone else's property

  • wring

    Word

    to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it

  • carpeting

    Word

    carpet material used to cover a floor

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • ahold

    Word

    the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • commandeer

    Word

    to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

  • copped

    Word

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

  • sear

    Word

    to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

  • savvy

    Word

    practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • impound

    Word

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

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • guardianship

    Word

    the legal responsibility of caring for someone, especially a child

  • tat

    Word

    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • caterer

    Word

    a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

  • evener

    Word

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

  • affidavit

    Word

    a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

  • publicist

    Word

    a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • invoice

    Word

    a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • shabby

    Word

    looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • juvenile hall

    Phrase

    a place where young offenders are kept

  • Oliver Twist

    Phrase

    very drunk

  • needless

    Word

    not necessary; able to be avoided

  • chic

    Word

    very stylish and elegant

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • decker

    Word

    used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

  • street cred

    Phrase

    respect or credibility someone has in a cool or fashionable group

  • dodger

    Word

    a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • dependable

    Word

    able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

  • extortion

    Word

    the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

  • grand theft

    Phrase

    the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

  • chemical composition

    Phrase

    the substances that something is made of and the amounts of each one

  • lean in

    Phrase

    to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • outnumber

    Word

    to be greater in number than someone or something

  • fives

    Word

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

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • charge off

    Phrase

    to record a debt or asset as a loss and remove it from the accounts

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • after the fact

    Phrase

    after something has already happened or been decided

  • draw the short straw

    Phrase

    to be chosen, often by chance, to do an unpleasant task

  • penthouse

    Word

    a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

  • sag

    Word

    to bend, sink, or hang downward under weight or pressure

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • influx

    Word

    a large arrival of people or things at the same time

  • wrapped up

    Phrase

    so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • creed

    Word

    a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

  • burglary

    Word

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

  • grand larceny

    Phrase

    the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

  • bounce around

    Phrase

    to discuss ideas informally and freely

  • go in with

    Phrase

    to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

  • bust in

    Phrase

    to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

  • heartbreak

    Word

    deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • lang

    Word

    a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • loose ends

    Phrase

    unfinished things that still need attention

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • loose end

    Phrase

    a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

  • music video

    Phrase

    a short film or video made to promote a song

  • big league

    Phrase

    the highest level of professional sport

  • resisting arrest

    Phrase

    the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

  • school counselor

    Phrase

    a person at a school who helps students with academic, career, or personal problems

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • doorstep

    Word

    the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

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