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The Walking Dead S8E15: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 15Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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  • codger

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    an odd or slightly eccentric man, especially an old one

  • breathlessly

    Word

    in a way that shows someone is out of breath

  • chicanery

    Word

    dishonest or sneaky behavior used to get what you want, especially in politics or business

  • quixotic

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    very idealistic in a way that is not practical

  • slink

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    move quietly and secretly, often because you want to avoid being seen

  • troglodyte

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    a person who lives in a cave or in a very simple, isolated way

  • heft

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    the amount of weight something has; heaviness

  • wader

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    a waterproof pair of boots or trousers worn for standing or walking in water

  • unobtrusive

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    not attracting attention; not noticeable

  • testicular

    Word

    relating to the testicles

  • indignity

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    something that makes you feel humiliated or treated without respect

  • wormed

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    treated with medicine to remove worms from the body

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  • headlong

    Word

    moving or falling with the head first

  • ergo

    Word

    therefore; as a result

  • vestigial

    Word

    left over from an earlier stage and now small or not very useful

  • sadden

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    to make someone feel sad

  • erstwhile

    Word

    former; previous

  • camaraderie

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    a friendly feeling of trust and warmth among people in a group

  • demented

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    very strange, wild, or out of control, often in a way that seems mentally unwell

  • ghoul

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    an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

  • sardine

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    a small fish that is often eaten canned or preserved in oil

  • sizzle

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    to make a hissing sound while frying or cooking

  • parishioner

    Word

    a person who belongs to a parish, especially one who attends its church

  • proverbial

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    used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

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  • attrition

    Word

    a gradual reduction in strength, numbers, or effectiveness over time

  • decompose

    Word

    to break down naturally into simpler substances

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sizzling

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    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • plating

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    the process of covering something with a thin layer of metal

  • enclave

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    a small area inside another country or area, often with people who are different from those around them

  • finesse

    Word

    skill and care in doing something difficult or delicate

  • silencer

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    a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

  • nimble

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    quick and light in movement or action; agile

  • certify

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    to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

  • optics

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    the scientific study of light and how it behaves

  • dishing

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    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • stow

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    to put something neatly into a space or container

  • exponential

    Word

    increasing very quickly

  • primer

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    a book or guide that explains the basic facts about a subject

  • evener

    Word

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

  • imperfection

    Word

    a small fault or flaw

  • incursion

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    a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border

  • loophole

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    a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

  • extermination

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    the act of destroying something completely

  • carbohydrate

    Word

    a substance in foods such as bread, rice, and pasta that gives the body energy

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • yours truly

    Phrase

    a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

  • cache

    Word

    a hidden store of things kept for later use

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • chute

    Word

    a sloping tube or slide that things move down

  • all hands

    Phrase

    everyone in a ship's crew

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • hereby

    Word

    using these words or actions to make something official

  • kicker

    Word

    a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

  • sherry

    Word

    a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

  • weasel

    Word

    a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

  • lash

    Word

    to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

  • influenza

    Word

    a contagious viral illness that causes fever, aches, and cough

  • fives

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

  • reborn

    Word

    brought back to life, activity, or popularity

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • dread

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    to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

  • scum

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    a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

  • 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

  • grub

    Word

    food; especially simple, ordinary food

  • outpost

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    a small military base or guard post far from the main force

  • reload

    Word

    to load something again, especially a gun, printer, or web page

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • amend

    Word

    to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

  • one too many

    Phrase

    a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

  • shoot the messenger

    Phrase

    to blame the person who brings bad news instead of dealing with the real problem

  • stocking

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    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • pooling

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    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • improper

    Word

    not correct, suitable, or acceptable

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • cut to the chase

    Phrase

    to get to the main point quickly

  • entirety

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    the whole of something; all of it

  • dignified

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    calm, serious, and worthy of respect

  • frown

    Word

    a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

  • energy source

    Phrase

    a source that provides power or energy

  • kick around

    Phrase

    to spend time somewhere doing little or nothing

  • oversight

    Word

    a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

  • push back

    Phrase

    to resist or oppose something

  • readily

    Word

    without much effort; quickly and easily

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • savior

    Word

    a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

  • respectful

    Word

    showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

  • punch in

    Phrase

    to enter information by pressing keys or buttons

  • wander off

    Phrase

    to move away from a place without meaning to

  • imperative

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    extremely important or necessary

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • momentum

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    the force or energy that keeps something moving or helps it keep growing or developing

  • hilltop

    Word

    the top part of a hill

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • 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

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