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Better Call Saul S2E3: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 3CrimeDrama

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  • disbar

    Word

    to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

  • fettle

    Word

    a state of good health or condition

  • scrimp

    Word

    to save money carefully by spending as little as possible

  • cryptogram

    Word

    a puzzle in which letters or numbers stand for other letters

  • nebulous

    Word

    unclear or not well defined

  • bravura

    Word

    a show of great skill, confidence, or daring

  • overcharge

    Word

    to ask someone to pay too much for something

  • disingenuous

    Word

    not honest or straightforward, especially by pretending to know less than you do

  • penmanship

    Word

    skill in writing neatly by hand

  • friendless

    Word

    having no friends; lonely and isolated

  • peruse

    Word

    to read or look through carefully

  • sandpiper

    Word

    a small shore bird with a long bill, often seen on beaches and mudflats

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  • actionable

    Word

    able to be used to take practical action

  • measly

    Word

    very small or too small to be satisfying

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • unbecoming

    Word

    not suitable or appropriate for a situation

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • solicitation

    Word

    the act of asking people for money, help, or business

  • heady

    Word

    having a strong, exciting, or intoxicating effect

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • buttermilk

    Word

    a sour liquid used in cooking and baking

  • syndication

    Word

    the sale or distribution of a TV show, article, or other content to several outlets at once

  • misread

    Word

    to read something wrongly or understand it in the wrong way

  • asbestos

    Word

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

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  • inhalation

    Word

    the act of breathing in

  • firecracker

    Word

    a small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes

  • vigilance

    Word

    careful attention to possible danger or problems

  • shawl

    Word

    a long piece of cloth worn around the shoulders or over the head

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • solicit

    Word

    to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

  • invaluable

    Word

    so useful or valuable that you could not manage without it

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • skied

    Word

    past tense of ski

  • overalls

    Word

    a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

  • intimidation

    Word

    the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

  • tout

    Word

    to try to sell or promote something, often in a pushy way

  • eyeball

    Word

    the round part of the eye

  • confer

    Word

    to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

  • discrepancy

    Word

    a difference between two things that should match

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • vibrate

    Word

    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • bottom of the ninth

    Phrase

    the second half of the ninth inning, when the home team bats

  • clock it

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying congratulations or well done

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • malignant

    Word

    describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

  • shiver

    Word

    to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

  • class action

    Phrase

    a lawsuit brought by one person or a small group on behalf of many people with the same claim

  • bar association

    Phrase

    an organization of lawyers that regulates the legal profession in a place

  • case law

    Phrase

    court decisions used as a source of law

  • brag

    Word

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

  • buck for

    Phrase

    to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

  • improvise

    Word

    to create or perform something without preparing it first

  • fives

    Word

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

  • lucrative

    Word

    making or likely to make a lot of money

  • rascal

    Word

    a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • sign over

    Phrase

    to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

  • nerve center

    Phrase

    a place where important information is collected and decisions are made

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • designate

    Word

    to officially choose someone for a job or role

  • coupon

    Word

    a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

  • howdy

    Word

    used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • up top

    Phrase

    a casual way to ask for a high five

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • wicket

    Word

    a small gate or door, especially one in a larger door or wall

  • outreach

    Word

    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • big if

    Phrase

    a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • plaintiff

    Word

    the person who starts a lawsuit against someone else

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • differential

    Word

    showing or based on a difference

  • same exact

    Phrase

    used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • iceberg

    Word

    a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

  • fascination

    Word

    a strong interest or attraction to something

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • alpine

    Word

    relating to high mountains or the plants that grow there

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • retirement home

    Phrase

    a place where older people live and are cared for

  • state line

    Phrase

    the border between two U.S. states

  • day room

    Phrase

    a room in a hospital, care home, or similar place where people can sit and relax during the day

  • retirement community

    Phrase

    a planned place where older people live, often with homes and shared facilities

  • deposition

    Word

    a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • inning

    Word

    one of the periods of play in baseball or softball, when each team gets a turn to bat

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • dotted

    Word

    covered with small dots or spots

  • law firm

    Phrase

    a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • eccentric

    Word

    slightly strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or amusing

  • dolly

    Word

    a small wheeled platform used for moving heavy things

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