garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S12E5: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
convulse
to shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
rationalization
the act of making a bad action or mistake seem reasonable by giving false or irrelevant reasons
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
emanate
to come from a source and spread out from it
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
inert
not moving or active
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
jot
to write something quickly in a short note
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
cayenne
a hot red spice made from dried chili peppers
welder
a person whose job is to join pieces of metal together
inking
the process of drawing or outlining with ink
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
crackling
the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps