whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S3E15: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 15CrimeDramaMystery
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garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
slewed
past tense and past participle of slew
cornstarch
a fine white powder used to thicken sauces and other foods
lacerate
to tear or cut deeply
ulna
the thinner of the two bones in the forearm, on the side of the little finger
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
micron
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
micrometer
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
iniquity
evil or very unfair behavior
talc
a soft mineral used to make talcum powder and other products
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
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contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
adage
a short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
injector
a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid
stiletto
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
wading
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
subcutaneous
located under the skin
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
inadequacy
the feeling that you are not good enough or not able to do something well
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity