overrate
to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S1E9: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery
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brandish
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way
souffle
a light baked dish made with eggs that puffs up in the oven
cantaloupe
a sweet melon with orange flesh and a rough, ribbed skin
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
acuity
the sharpness of sight, hearing, or thought
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
sequestered
kept apart from other people or things, often in a private or hidden place
wormed
treated with medicine to remove worms from the body
suffocation
the state of not being able to breathe because air cannot get into the lungs
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
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agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
reek
to smell very bad
ditto
used to say that something is the same as what was just said
substantiate
to provide evidence that something is true
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
thoracic
relating to the chest area
anecdotal
based on personal stories or experiences rather than solid facts or research
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
buttercup
a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers
delirium
a serious confused state of mind, often caused by illness or fever