CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S1E3: English vocabulary

lasting only a very short time

showing disrespect or contempt

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

to remove minerals or chemicals from soil or another material by water passing through it

a place where wine is made and often sold

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

locked with a key

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

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

one of the two thick blue lines on an ice hockey rink that separate the attacking zone from the neutral zone

a person who kidnaps someone

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of moving something on wheels

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a member of a Muslim people inhabiting the southern Philippines and Borneo and some islands in the southwestern Pacific

strongly affected by something, especially a problem or change

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to start taking control of something that belongs to someone else

an official court order that allows police to search a place

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

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

to have no interest in or respect for someone or something

showing agreement or saying yes

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

very frightened

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

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

a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

to laugh quietly

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

to leave secretly in order to get married

carefully planned or considered

a traffic offense committed while a vehicle is moving

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

to come to an end or stop being valid

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

to ask several people for information or help

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

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

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to connect a device to a power source or another device

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain