Criminal Minds S5E21: English vocabulary

to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the act of badly injuring or cutting off part of a body

a pile of hay

the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable

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

having a rough edge made of sharp points or uneven lines

to make a train or tram leave its tracks

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

an organ in the body that helps clean the blood and fight infection

familiar knowledge or experience of something

a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to leave a gang by killing someone for it, so the person can’t safely inform on the gang

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

sheets, blankets, and other things used on a bed

the practice of trying new ideas, methods, or ways of doing something

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a group of three connected people or things

a place where ships can anchor safely

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

to be greater in number than someone or something

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

past tense and past participle of shoot

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

not feeling sure or ready to do something

a set of methods used in a particular field of study or activity

a river, canal, or other route that boats can travel on

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

to shoot someone and kill them

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

to lead a group, team, or project

the act of leaving someone or something behind

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

relating to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

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

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

a quicker route or method for reaching a goal or getting ahead

done or decided suddenly, without planning

to bury someone after they die

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

nervous and unable to relax

a group of wild boars

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

a phone that connects to satellites instead of a mobile network

a situation that is likely to become violent or cause serious trouble

a minor crime that is not very serious

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

to start arguing or fighting with someone

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

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility