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Castle S8E8: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 8DramaCrime

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  • roust

    Word

    to force someone to get up or move

  • shingling

    Word

    the job of covering a roof with shingles

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • blanch

    Word

    to make something pale or white, or remove its color

  • flapper

    Word

    a young woman in the 1920s who dressed and behaved in a modern, rebellious way

  • floured

    Word

    covered with a thin layer of flour

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • lode

    Word

    a rich source of something useful or valuable

  • wriggle

    Word

    to twist or move with quick, small movements

  • ahoy

    Word

    used to call out to someone or to get attention, especially in a playful pirate style

  • obliging

    Word

    willing and quick to help other people

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • bracken

    Word

    a large wild fern with broad, feathery leaves

  • copped

    Word

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

  • bloat

    Word

    to swell or make something swell with gas or air

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • impeccable

    Word

    perfect or without faults

  • flurry

    Word

    a small sudden amount of snow, rain, wind, or activity

  • steamy

    Word

    full of steam or hot, moist air

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • interlude

    Word

    a short break or pause in an activity, event, or period of time

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • disembark

    Word

    to get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle

  • floss

    Word

    a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

  • madden

    Word

    to make someone very angry or annoyed

  • shingle

    Word

    a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

  • elegance

    Word

    the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

  • weeding

    Word

    the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

  • groin

    Word

    the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • incorporation

    Word

    the act of including something as part of a larger whole

  • cartel

    Word

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

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • public defender

    Phrase

    a lawyer appointed by the government to defend someone who cannot afford one

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • molar

    Word

    a large back tooth used for grinding food

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • It boy

    Phrase

    a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

  • titanic

    Word

    extremely large, strong, or powerful

  • intrusion

    Word

    the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • 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

  • abort

    Word

    to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

  • proxy

    Word

    the authority to act or vote for someone else

  • 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

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • uncut

    Word

    not cut, trimmed, or processed

  • oddly

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • bunk

    Word

    a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

  • questionnaire

    Word

    a form with questions that people answer for a survey, study, or application

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • validate

    Word

    to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • part out

    Phrase

    to take a machine, vehicle, or other object apart so the parts can be used again

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • redhead

    Word

    a person with red hair

  • trojan

    Word

    a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

  • travelling salesman

    Phrase

    a person who travels from place to place to sell goods or take orders

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • overboard

    Word

    over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

  • drug cartel

    Phrase

    an organized group that controls the illegal drug trade

  • stage left

    Phrase

    the left side of a stage from the actor’s point of view

  • traveling salesman

    Phrase

    a salesperson who travels from place to place to visit customers

  • remote access

    Phrase

    the ability to use a computer, system, or network from another location

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • burner

    Word

    a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • cam

    Word

    a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • sanitation

    Word

    the systems and services that keep places clean and protect public health

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • strip club

    Phrase

    a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

  • straight out

    Phrase

    in a frank and direct way

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • tied up

    Phrase

    busy and not available

  • truck in

    Phrase

    to transport goods by truck

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • deep down

    Phrase

    in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • law firm

    Phrase

    a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

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