expunge
to remove something completely, especially from a record or document
Episode vocabulary
Criminal Minds S1E8: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery
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devolve
to give some power or responsibility to a lower level of government or organization
disinterested
not influenced by personal feelings or gain
torturer
a person who tortures other people
ibis
a large bird with a long curved bill, long neck, and long legs
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
dismember
to cut a body into pieces
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
impersonal
not showing personal feelings or warmth
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laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
reassemble
to put something back together after it has been taken apart
dismissive
showing that you think someone or something is not worth serious attention
maggot
the soft, legless larva of a fly
impotent
unable to act or help effectively; powerless
methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
buzzard
a large bird of prey that often circles high in the sky
sift
to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits
crabbing
the activity of catching crabs