whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S12E15: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 15CrimeDramaMystery
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sidle
to move sideways, often in a shy or sneaky way
joist
a long piece of wood, metal, or concrete used to support a floor or ceiling
blanch
to make something pale or white, or remove its color
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
stealer
a person who steals something
douse
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
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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bode
to be a sign that something is likely to happen, especially something bad
yucca
a plant with long pointed leaves and tall clusters of white flowers, often grown in warm places or as a houseplant
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
concave
curved inward, like the inside of a bowl
decompose
to break down naturally into simpler substances
impeccable
perfect or without faults
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
termite
a small pale insect that lives in large colonies and eats wood
spotless
completely clean and free from marks or dirt
crowbar
a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects
crackling
the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice