asphyxiate
to stop someone from breathing, or make breathing very difficult
Episode vocabulary
Criminal Minds S3E3: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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torturous
causing extreme pain or suffering
busybody
a person who is too interested in other people's private affairs
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
deplete
to use up or greatly reduce the amount of something
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
antiquated
old-fashioned and no longer suitable or useful
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
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impotent
unable to act or help effectively; powerless
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
fortify
to make a place stronger and better protected against attack
untrained
not trained or not given the skills needed for something
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
certify
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
pretzel
a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level