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Criminal Minds S5E10: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 10CrimeDramaMystery

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  • overlaying

    Word

    covering one thing with a layer of something else

  • unrivaled

    Word

    better than all others; unmatched

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • glisten

    Word

    to shine with a soft, reflected light

  • gentlemanly

    Word

    showing the polite, respectful behavior traditionally expected of a gentleman

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • preventative

    Word

    intended to stop something before it happens

  • buttercup

    Word

    a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers

  • consensual

    Word

    done with the agreement of everyone involved

  • bracing

    Word

    fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

  • jot

    Word

    to write something quickly in a short note

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  • overpowering

    Word

    so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • downright

    Word

    used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

  • echelon

    Word

    a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society

  • impound

    Word

    to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • fleeting

    Word

    lasting only a very short time

  • debit

    Word

    an amount of money taken from an account or recorded as owed

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • penniless

    Word

    having no money at all

  • stalked

    Word

    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • sociable

    Word

    friendly and happy to spend time with other people

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  • technicals

    Word

    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

  • evener

    Word

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

  • fiancee

    Word

    a woman who is engaged to be married

  • joyous

    Word

    full of joy; very happy and cheerful

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • brunette

    Word

    a woman or girl with dark brown hair

  • tryout

    Word

    a test or audition to see if someone is suitable for a team, role, or activity

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • genitals

    Word

    the external sex organs

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • hemorrhage

    Word

    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • knack

    Word

    a natural ability for doing something well

  • relive

    Word

    to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • preparatory

    Word

    done to prepare for something later

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • boy wonder

    Phrase

    a young man who is very talented or successful

  • overpower

    Word

    to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

  • genie

    Word

    a magical spirit in stories, often said to live in a lamp or bottle and grant wishes

  • delusion

    Word

    a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

  • lie before

    Phrase

    to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

  • etiquette

    Word

    the rules of polite behavior in a social situation

  • checker

    Word

    a person or thing that checks something

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • coping

    Word

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

  • step down

    Phrase

    to resign from an important job or public position

  • valet

    Word

    a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

  • affluent

    Word

    having a lot of money and a comfortable lifestyle

  • disciplinary

    Word

    relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • profiling

    Word

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

  • precaution

    Word

    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • compile

    Word

    to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • contract out

    Phrase

    to have another company or person do part of your work

  • coroner

    Word

    an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

  • pooling

    Word

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

  • weeping

    Word

    crying or showing tears

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • soul mate

    Phrase

    a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

  • recreate

    Word

    make something again, especially in a new or different way

  • roam

    Word

    to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • girl talk

    Phrase

    casual conversation between women or girls, especially about personal topics

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

  • dew

    Word

    small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

  • figuring out

    Phrase

    the process of trying to understand or solve something

  • take away from

    Phrase

    to not make something seem less good, exciting, or impressive

  • defense attorney

    Phrase

    a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

  • work back

    Phrase

    to work extra hours to make up for time off or finish a shift

  • Last Supper

    Phrase

    the meal Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion

  • against the clock

    Phrase

    in a hurry to finish something before time runs out

  • social class

    Phrase

    a group in society that has a similar level of wealth, power, or status

  • housekeeping

    Word

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

  • floral

    Word

    relating to flowers or decorated with flowers

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • belle

    Word

    a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

  • security system

    Phrase

    a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

  • home invasion

    Phrase

    a burglary in which someone breaks into a house while people are inside

  • social status

    Phrase

    a person's position or rank in society

  • botanical

    Word

    relating to plants or the study of plants

  • sedan

    Word

    a car with a closed body and usually four doors

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • play along

    Phrase

    to pretend to agree with or help with something

  • lie behind

    Phrase

    to be the hidden cause of something

  • thee

    Word

    you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

  • dictate

    Word

    to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • dominance

    Word

    the state of being more powerful or important than others

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

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