footboard
the board at the foot of a bed
Episode vocabulary
Criminal Minds S4E20: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 20CrimeDramaMystery
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fluster
to make someone nervous, confused, or embarrassed
skittish
easily frightened and quick to move or react
cesspool
a pit or tank for collecting liquid waste and sewage
cower
to crouch low because you are afraid
spousal
relating to a husband or wife, or to marriage
localize
to change something so it suits a particular country, region, or audience
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
interrogator
a person who asks questions, especially in an official investigation or interview
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
apprehensive
worried that something bad might happen
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damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
reclusive
avoiding other people and preferring to live or stay alone
assertive
showing confidence and a willingness to speak up
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
recurrent
happening again and again, often after a short break
occupancy
the number of people or things using a place at one time
overtly
in a way that is obvious and easy to notice
submissive
willing to obey other people and accept their control
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
secretion
a substance made by a cell or gland and released into the body or outside it
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something