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Better Call Saul S3E1: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 1CrimeDrama

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  • varnishing

    Word

    the act of putting varnish on a surface

  • stricture

    Word

    a rule or limit that restricts what someone can do

  • petunia

    Word

    a garden plant with large, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers

  • indistinctly

    Word

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

  • corduroy

    Word

    a thick cotton fabric with raised parallel lines

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • fabricate

    Word

    to invent false information or a story

  • caprice

    Word

    a sudden, unpredictable change in mood or behavior

  • pistachio

    Word

    a small green nut with a hard shell

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • finesse

    Word

    skill and care in doing something difficult or delicate

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

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  • whatnot

    Word

    used to refer to other similar things or items not named

  • varnish

    Word

    a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • pretense

    Word

    the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • trespass

    Word

    to enter land or property without permission

  • evener

    Word

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

  • regulatory

    Word

    related to rules or laws made by an authority

  • fudge

    Word

    a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

  • reassign

    Word

    to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

  • avert

    Word

    to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

  • valor

    Word

    great courage and bravery in danger or difficult situations

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  • uplift

    Word

    to make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • mesa

    Word

    a flat area of land with steep sides and a flat top

  • titanic

    Word

    extremely large, strong, or powerful

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • patiently

    Word

    in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient

  • fives

    Word

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

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • constructive

    Word

    helpful and likely to improve something

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • false pretense

    Phrase

    a false reason or excuse used to hide the real purpose of something

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • crunch

    Word

    to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • orchid

    Word

    a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

  • complimentary

    Word

    given free of charge

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • regulator

    Word

    a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • ring in

    Phrase

    to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

  • constructive criticism

    Phrase

    helpful criticism that shows how someone can improve

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • periodically

    Word

    at regular intervals

  • roll about

    Phrase

    to laugh very hard

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • dotted

    Word

    covered with small dots or spots

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • salvage

    Word

    the act of saving something from loss or damage

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • walnut

    Word

    a hard round nut with a wrinkled edible kernel inside

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • business hours

    Phrase

    the hours when a business is open and available to customers

  • patriotic

    Word

    showing love for and support of your country

  • problematic

    Word

    causing trouble, difficulty, or concern

  • duct

    Word

    a tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or another substance

  • day or night

    Phrase

    at any time, without stopping, both day and night

  • wiring

    Word

    the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

  • peck

    Word

    to strike or bite with the beak

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • hand on

    Phrase

    to give something to another person

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • mislead

    Word

    to make someone believe something that is not true or get the wrong idea about something

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • way in

    Phrase

    an entrance or route into a place

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • sincerely

    Word

    used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

  • sure thing

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

  • thoughtful

    Word

    showing care and attention for other people

  • duct tape

    Phrase

    a strong sticky tape used for repairs and other jobs

  • pull up

    Phrase

    to stop a vehicle by pulling over to the side of the road or another place

  • thumbs up

    Phrase

    a gesture showing approval, usually made with the thumb pointing up

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • never ever

    Phrase

    never; not at any time, used for emphasis

  • check over

    Phrase

    to look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or in good condition

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • arrogant

    Word

    too proud of yourself and your abilities

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • pup

    Word

    a young dog

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • filing

    Word

    the act of sorting and storing documents in an organized way

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • muddy

    Word

    covered with mud or dirt

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

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