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Person of Interest S3E13: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 13DramaAction & AdventureCrime

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  • oversell

    Word

    to sell or promote something by making it seem better or more important than it really is

  • sciatica

    Word

    pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg

  • dehydrate

    Word

    to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer

  • opacity

    Word

    the quality of not letting light pass through clearly

  • catnip

    Word

    a plant with minty-smelling leaves that cats are attracted to

  • incapacitate

    Word

    to make someone unable to function normally

  • thrombosis

    Word

    a medical condition in which a blood clot blocks a blood vessel

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • revolutionize

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    to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • atelier

    Word

    a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

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  • latrine

    Word

    a simple toilet, especially one used in a camp or military area

  • docile

    Word

    easy to train, control, or manage

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • lowly

    Word

    not important or powerful; low in rank or status

  • blanketing

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

  • marshaling

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    the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

  • unruly

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    difficult to control, because of bad behavior or wild energy

  • jacketed

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    covered with a protective outer layer

  • lavatory

    Word

    a room with a toilet and a sink

  • graver

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    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

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

  • sphinx

    Word

    a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head

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  • syringe

    Word

    a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • jeopardize

    Word

    to put someone or something in danger

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • moderation

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    the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

  • predicament

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    a difficult or unpleasant situation

  • infiltrate

    Word

    to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

  • cartel

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    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • dime bag

    Phrase

    a small bag of illegal drugs, especially marijuana, sold for about ten dollars

  • stewardess

    Word

    a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • indigo

    Word

    a deep blue-purple color

  • turbulence

    Word

    violent, uneven movement in air or water that can shake a plane or boat

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • hit squad

    Phrase

    a group of people sent to kill someone

  • pulmonary embolism

    Phrase

    a blockage in an artery in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot

  • brag

    Word

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

  • toasting

    Word

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

  • bazaar

    Word

    a market with many small stalls, especially in the Middle East or South Asia

  • enlighten

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    to help someone understand something better

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • home in

    Phrase

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

  • hit man

    Phrase

    a person who is paid to kill someone

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pulmonary

    Word

    relating to the lungs

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • smash it

    Phrase

    to do very well or be very successful

  • casket

    Word

    a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

  • hitch

    Word

    to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

  • by any means

    Phrase

    used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

  • preferably

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    used to say what you would prefer

  • dearly

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    in a way that shows strong love or care

  • stun

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    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • maniac

    Word

    a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

  • soccer mom

    Phrase

    an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

  • out cold

    Phrase

    completely unconscious

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • mutually

    Word

    in a way that is shared by both sides or people

  • twig

    Word

    a small thin branch from a tree or bush

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • on second thought

    Phrase

    used when you change your mind after thinking again

  • in the black

    Phrase

    having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

  • partner in crime

    Phrase

    a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • disable

    Word

    to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • ecstasy

    Word

    a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • beneficial

    Word

    helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

  • cargo hold

    Phrase

    the part of a ship or aircraft where cargo is kept

  • middle man

    Phrase

    a person or company that helps two other sides do business with each other

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • rudder

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    a flat part at the back of a boat or ship that helps it turn

  • perpetrator

    Word

    a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

  • blood sugar

    Phrase

    the level of glucose in a person's blood

  • override

    Word

    to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • sock away

    Phrase

    to save money little by little

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

  • detain

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    to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

  • scotch

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    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • hit the head

    Phrase

    to go to the toilet

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • fasten

    Word

    to close or attach something securely

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