Criminal Minds S4E20: English vocabulary

a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly

relating to a fetus

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

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

to express something in a particular way

quiet, soft, or less strong than usual

a short, noisy argument

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

a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight

the number below the line in a fraction

to leave a place you have been using or living in

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

having spikes or sharp points

making quick, sharp movements

the process of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions

moving with quick, light jumps

used to warn someone that an action is likely to cause trouble or regret

locked with a key

to make friends with someone

a person who tries to rescue or defend someone in a way that seems overly noble or romantic

a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

a large collection of written or spoken texts used for study or analysis

having raised ridges or lines

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

a mental disorder in which a person seems to have two or more separate identities

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a person who acts or is used instead of another

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

a title used for a Catholic priest

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

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

a person who makes or sells candles

relating to geometry or using simple shapes and lines

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used to comment that something annoying or surprising has happened, often with a sense of irony

to do something active or expressive to get rid of stress or strong feelings

in a very successful way

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make something last longer

used to express annoyance when something inconvenient or unlucky happens

far away; at a great distance

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

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

the image or character that a person presents to other people

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

for a very long time

a small or minor theft

a great success

a system in which two people are paired so they can help and keep an eye on each other

causing worry, sadness, or pain

the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

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

to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

the harmful or excessive use of illegal drugs

busy and not available

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

the state of being more powerful or important than others

shy and not confident

deserving praise, help, or respect