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Arrow S1E18: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 18CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • slumming

    Word

    to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • glade

    Word

    a small open area in a forest

  • larceny

    Word

    the crime of stealing someone else's property

  • gambit

    Word

    a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage

  • entanglement

    Word

    the state of being tangled or mixed up

  • aggravate

    Word

    make a problem, injury, or situation worse

  • tenement

    Word

    a large building with many apartments, often in a poor area

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • reprisal

    Word

    an act of revenge or punishment in response to an attack or injury

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  • asbestos

    Word

    a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

    Word

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

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

  • evener

    Word

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

  • persuasive

    Word

    able to persuade people to do or believe something

  • felicity

    Word

    great happiness or pleasure

  • indict

    Word

    to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

  • fringed

    Word

    having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

  • starling

    Word

    a small bird with dark, shiny feathers that often flies in large groups

  • groan

    Word

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

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

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  • ambient

    Word

    relating to the surrounding area or conditions

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • cold blood

    Phrase

    used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

  • to hell and back

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; extremely

  • sharpen

    Word

    to make something sharp or sharper

  • crusader

    Word

    a person who strongly supports and works for a cause

  • bleak

    Word

    (of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

  • slum

    Word

    a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

  • triad

    Word

    a group of three connected people or things

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • Red Eye

    Phrase

    a cocktail made with beer, tomato juice, and a raw egg

  • aggravated assault

    Phrase

    a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

  • grieve

    Word

    to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • kidnapper

    Word

    a person who kidnaps someone

  • assassinate

    Word

    to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • discreet

    Word

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

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • off the radar

    Phrase

    not getting much attention or being noticed

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • shell corporation

    Phrase

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

  • operational

    Word

    working properly and ready to use

  • far right

    Phrase

    the most extreme right-wing part of politics

  • precaution

    Word

    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • turn over

    Phrase

    to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

  • abduction

    Word

    the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • play on

    Phrase

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

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • bogus

    Word

    not real, true, or honest; fake

  • no deal

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • wire transfer

    Phrase

    a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • undertaking

    Word

    a task or project that takes a lot of effort

  • savior

    Word

    a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

  • laurel

    Word

    a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

  • 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

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • restraint

    Word

    the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • originate

    Word

    to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • offshore

    Word

    located or happening at sea, away from the shore

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • lance

    Word

    a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting

  • home sweet home

    Phrase

    one's home, especially a comfortable one

  • wiring

    Word

    the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • starve

    Word

    to suffer or die from lack of food

  • baby sister

    Phrase

    a younger sister, especially one who is still a child

  • consulate

    Word

    the office or building where a consul works

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • footage

    Word

    recorded video material of an event or place

  • no good

    Phrase

    bad, useless, or not worth using

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • get on with

    Phrase

    continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

  • accord

    Word

    an official agreement between countries or groups

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • vacant lot

    Phrase

    a piece of land that has not been built on

  • archer

    Word

    a person who shoots arrows with a bow, especially in sport

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