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Better Call Saul S5E1: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 1CrimeDrama

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • graven

    Word

    carved or engraved

  • dehydrate

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

  • trilling

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    to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound

  • perpetrate

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    to commit a serious crime or other harmful act

  • crinkle

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    to make small wrinkles or folds on a surface

  • cherokees

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    the plural form of Cherokee, a Native American people from the southeastern United States

  • indistinctly

    Word

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

  • cinch

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    something that is very easy to do

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • trill

    Word

    a rapid, quavering sound, especially in singing or music

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  • gringo

    Word

    a foreigner, especially an American, in Latin America

  • stammer

    Word

    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • rustle

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    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • jingling

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    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • pallet

    Word

    a flat wooden platform used for moving and storing goods

  • clang

    Word

    to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

  • sweetener

    Word

    a substance added to food or drink to make it taste sweeter

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • dicing

    Word

    the act of cutting food into small cubes

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  • copped

    Word

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

  • disengage

    Word

    to separate something from what it is attached to or connected with

  • duster

    Word

    a cloth or tool used for removing dust from furniture and other surfaces

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • honk

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

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • dispatcher

    Word

    a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

  • evener

    Word

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

  • partake

    Word

    to take part in something

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • scraping

    Word

    small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

  • gent

    Word

    an informal word for a man

  • retainer

    Word

    a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

  • stutter

    Word

    to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

  • converse

    Word

    to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

  • chirp

    Word

    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • clasp

    Word

    a small device that fastens two things together

  • chilling

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    making you feel very cold; cold enough to make you shiver

  • mesa

    Word

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

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • Don Juan

    Phrase

    a man who is very successful with women

  • adapter

    Word

    a device that lets two pieces of equipment connect when they do not fit directly

  • pick six

    Phrase

    A defensive play in American football where a player intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown

  • knuckle

    Word

    one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

  • misconduct

    Word

    bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • god damn

    Phrase

    used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

  • goodman

    Word

    an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

  • toasting

    Word

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

  • taker

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    a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • fives

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

  • discreet

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    careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

  • sprinkle

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    to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • mustang

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    a wild horse found in North America

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • malicious

    Word

    intending to cause harm or upset to someone

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • prosecute

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    to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

  • desperation

    Word

    a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • welcome to my world

    Phrase

    used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

  • ordinance

    Word

    an official rule or law made by a city or local government

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • miscarriage

    Word

    the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • speed dial

    Phrase

    a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

  • family court

    Phrase

    a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • scrape

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    to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • unlawful

    Word

    not allowed by law

  • oversight

    Word

    a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

  • outrageous

    Word

    shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

  • push back

    Phrase

    to resist or oppose something

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • persecution

    Word

    cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • go together

    Phrase

    to be in a romantic relationship with each other

  • circle in

    Phrase

    to move inward or closer to the center

  • jingle

    Word

    a light ringing sound

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