latchkey
a key for the front door of a house, especially one used by someone who comes home alone
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S12E3: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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distend
to swell, or make something swell, because of pressure from inside
sidle
to move sideways, often in a shy or sneaky way
encase
to cover or enclose something completely
blanch
to make something pale or white, or remove its color
recessive
describing a gene or trait that appears only when both copies of a gene are the same
nepotism
the practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or friends because of your position, not because they are the best choice
birthmark
a small mark on the skin that you have from birth or that appears soon after
jaundice
a medical condition that causes the skin or the whites of the eyes to turn yellow
muffler
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
infuse
to add a quality, feeling, or flavor to something
dismember
to cut a body into pieces
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
deflate
to let air or gas out of something, or to become empty of air
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
truffle
an edible fungus that grows underground and is used in cooking
innermost
farthest inside; most deeply hidden
extremity
the farthest point or outer edge of something
manipulator
a person who uses other people in a clever or dishonest way to get what they want