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Dexter S1E11: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 11CrimeDramaMystery

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  • mishandle

    Word

    to handle or manage something badly

  • refrigerate

    Word

    to keep food cold in a refrigerator

  • menthol

    Word

    a substance with a cool, minty smell or taste

  • carpal

    Word

    relating to the wrist

  • haphazard

    Word

    not planned or organized in any clear way

  • lozenge

    Word

    a small tablet you let dissolve in your mouth, often for a sore throat

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • clucking

    Word

    the short, low sound a hen makes

  • cluck

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a hen

  • chitchat

    Word

    casual conversation about unimportant things

  • carotid

    Word

    either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • savor

    Word

    to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it

  • misspell

    Word

    to spell a word incorrectly

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • canvass

    Word

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

  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • diagonally

    Word

    in a diagonal direction

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • imperfection

    Word

    a small fault or flaw

  • meticulous

    Word

    very careful about small details and exactness

  • artistry

    Word

    great skill and creativity in art, music, writing, or performance

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  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • refrigeration

    Word

    the process of keeping food or other things cold so they last longer

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • distraught

    Word

    very upset, worried, or shocked

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • fiasco

    Word

    a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • sling

    Word

    to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

  • radial

    Word

    arranged like rays coming out from a center

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • mishap

    Word

    a small unlucky accident or mistake

  • Big Brother

    Phrase

    a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • escort service

    Phrase

    a business that arranges paid companions for customers

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • first officer

    Phrase

    the officer who is second in command on a ship or aircraft

  • torso

    Word

    the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • screw with

    Phrase

    to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

  • hook it up

    Phrase

    to get something for someone, especially as a favor or in an informal way

  • string out

    Phrase

    to make something last longer than necessary

  • compress

    Word

    to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • close up

    Phrase

    at a very short distance; with little space between things

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • hide behind

    Phrase

    to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

  • be onto

    Phrase

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

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • grin

    Word

    to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • arming

    Word

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

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • medical record

    Phrase

    an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • ornament

    Word

    a decorative object used to make something look nicer

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • cheat on

    Phrase

    to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • disconnect

    Word

    to break or end a connection between things

  • tickle

    Word

    to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • follow up on

    Phrase

    to check on something later or continue dealing with it

  • stump

    Word

    the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • bridging

    Word

    the act of building a bridge

  • oasis

    Word

    a place in a desert where water is found and plants can grow

  • curing

    Word

    the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

  • dwelling

    Word

    a house or other place where someone lives

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • dwell

    Word

    to live in a particular place

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • freshly

    Word

    in a fresh or newly made way

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