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The Mentalist S6E8: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery

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  • scamp

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    a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

  • squalid

    Word

    extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of poverty or neglect

  • sniffle

    Word

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

  • collude

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    to secretly work together, usually to do something dishonest or harmful

  • beady

    Word

    small, round, and shiny like a bead

  • gurgle

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    to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid

  • stile

    Word

    a set of steps that lets people climb over a fence or wall

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • contemptuous

    Word

    showing that you think someone or something is worthless or stupid

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • peal

    Word

    a loud ringing sound made by bells

  • indistinctly

    Word

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

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  • statics

    Word

    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • humbles

    Word

    to make someone feel less proud or less important

  • savor

    Word

    to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it

  • squawk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • punctual

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    arriving or doing things at the expected time; not late

  • rustle

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

  • canvass

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

  • entitle

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    to give someone the right to have or do something

  • grisly

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    causing horror or disgust because it is very shocking or gruesome

  • impersonate

    Word

    pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

    Word

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

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  • craziness

    Word

    wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • handcuff

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    to put handcuffs on someone

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • crackle

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    to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • sprinkler

    Word

    a device that sprays water over grass or plants

  • grandeur

    Word

    great beauty, size, or importance that is impressive

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • evasive

    Word

    careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

  • evener

    Word

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

  • notching

    Word

    make small cuts or grooves in something

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • partridge

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    a small wild bird that is often hunted for food

  • cocking

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

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • shuttered

    Word

    closed and no longer open for business

  • groan

    Word

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

  • raving

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    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • coo

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    to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

  • huff

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    to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

  • obnoxious

    Word

    very unpleasant or annoying

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • wiggle

    Word

    to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • butting

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    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • pervert

    Word

    to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

  • delusion

    Word

    a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • surrogate

    Word

    a person who acts or is used instead of another

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • bloodshed

    Word

    the killing and wounding of many people, especially in war or violence

  • sac

    Word

    a small pouch or sac-like bag

  • prosecute

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    to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • footstep

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    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • props

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    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • urgency

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    the need for quick action

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dig yourself

    Phrase

    to understand something properly or figure it out

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • loose ends

    Phrase

    unfinished things that still need attention

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • arming

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

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • questionable

    Word

    likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

  • the Bomb

    Phrase

    the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

  • keep it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

  • loose end

    Phrase

    a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • the heck

    Phrase

    used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

  • grunt

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    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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

  • hacker

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    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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