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Criminal Minds S3E11: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 11CrimeDramaMystery

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  • predisposition

    Word

    a tendency to think, feel, or act in a particular way

  • recant

    Word

    to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before

  • sexton

    Word

    a church worker who looks after the building and grounds, and may ring the bells

  • harvester

    Word

    a machine used to gather crops

  • flaunt

    Word

    to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration

  • birthright

    Word

    a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • overdrive

    Word

    a state of very high activity, energy, or speed

  • precede

    Word

    to happen or come before something else in time, order, or position

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • seclusion

    Word

    the state of being alone or away from other people, especially in a quiet place

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • meticulous

    Word

    very careful about small details and exactness

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • remarry

    Word

    to marry again

  • factoring

    Word

    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • microscopic

    Word

    extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

  • confine

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    to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • abduct

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    to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • hiatus

    Word

    a break or pause in a series, activity, or career

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  • murderous

    Word

    showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • abandonment

    Word

    the act of leaving someone or something behind

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • dread

    Word

    to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

  • personal property

    Phrase

    property that is movable and not land or buildings

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • abduction

    Word

    the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • drinker

    Word

    a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

  • twig

    Word

    a small thin branch from a tree or bush

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • drug addict

    Phrase

    a person who is addicted to drugs

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • undone

    Word

    not finished or completed

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • finish with

    Phrase

    to end a romantic relationship with someone

  • petty theft

    Phrase

    a small or minor theft

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • disposable

    Word

    made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

  • madonna

    Word

    a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, usually shown with baby Jesus

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • turn out

    Phrase

    to be found to be true, real, or the case

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • prostitute

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • injure

    Word

    to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • wrecking

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    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • runaway

    Word

    a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying

  • cigarette burn

    Phrase

    a small mark or hole made by a cigarette

  • offender

    Word

    a person who has done something illegal or wrong

  • 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

  • way in

    Phrase

    an entrance or route into a place

  • stumble

    Word

    to trip or lose your balance for a moment

  • whereabouts

    Word

    the place where someone or something is

  • either way

    Phrase

    used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

  • north side

    Phrase

    the side of a place or object that is toward the north

  • barn door

    Phrase

    the large door of a barn

  • street sign

    Phrase

    a sign that shows the name of a street

  • body part

    Phrase

    a part of the body, such as an arm, leg, or organ

  • peace sign

    Phrase

    a hand gesture with the index and middle fingers raised in a V shape, often used to show peace or as a casual pose

  • worthless

    Word

    having no value, use, or worth

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • seasonal

    Word

    happening or used in a particular season

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • fencing

    Word

    the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • sexually

    Word

    in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

  • ever since

    Phrase

    from a particular time or event up to now

  • disregard

    Word

    to ignore something or pay no attention to it

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • search for

    Phrase

    to try to find someone or something

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • filing

    Word

    the act of sorting and storing documents in an organized way

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

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

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • end up

    Phrase

    to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • stay in

    Phrase

    to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

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