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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S13E12: English vocabulary

Season 13, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • scuff

    Word

    to scrape or drag your foot or shoe along the ground

  • trilling

    Word

    to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound

  • forehand

    Word

    a tennis or badminton shot made with the front of the hand facing the direction of the hit

  • solubility

    Word

    the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid

  • contusion

    Word

    a bruise caused by a blow or fall

  • bisect

    Word

    to divide something into two equal parts

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • decapitate

    Word

    to cut off someone's head

  • falsify

    Word

    to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • polygraph

    Word

    a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests

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  • enhancer

    Word

    something that improves the quality, power, or effectiveness of something else

  • oscillate

    Word

    to move repeatedly from side to side or up and down between two points

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • discoloration

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    a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged

  • fascinate

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    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • abrasion

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    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • prizing

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    to value something very highly

  • rigor

    Word

    careful, exact, and thorough work or study

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • tempering

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    the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

  • basalt

    Word

    a hard, dark volcanic rock

  • dispense

    Word

    to give out or provide something to people

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  • temps

    Word

    short for a temporary worker

  • firecracker

    Word

    a small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • thyroid

    Word

    a gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and metabolism

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

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

  • repress

    Word

    to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • jagged

    Word

    having a rough edge made of sharp points or uneven lines

  • confide

    Word

    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • ailment

    Word

    a minor illness or health problem

  • hypnosis

    Word

    a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • lotion

    Word

    a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

  • acidic

    Word

    having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • hemorrhage

    Word

    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • secretive

    Word

    not willing to tell people things or share personal information

  • calorie

    Word

    a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

  • longevity

    Word

    the fact of living for a long time

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • indicative

    Word

    showing that something is likely true or real

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • medicinal

    Word

    used for treating illness or helping you get better

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • dumpster dive

    Phrase

    to search through trash for useful or valuable things

  • dehydration

    Word

    the condition of having lost too much water

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • cortex

    Word

    the outer layer of the brain

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • beat on

    Phrase

    to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way

  • superstitious

    Word

    believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • umpire

    Word

    an official who makes decisions in a game such as cricket or baseball

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • gracious

    Word

    kind, polite, and pleasant to people

  • coping

    Word

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

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • cerebral

    Word

    relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

  • subconscious

    Word

    happening in the mind without you being aware of it

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • janitor

    Word

    a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

  • confide in

    Phrase

    to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

  • character reference

    Phrase

    a letter saying that someone is reliable and suitable for a job or other purpose

  • rectangular

    Word

    having the shape of a rectangle

  • under the influence

    Phrase

    affected by alcohol or drugs

  • creature of habit

    Phrase

    a person who likes routine and prefers things to stay the same

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dishonest

    Word

    not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

  • for the love of

    Phrase

    used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

  • applaud

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    to show approval by clapping

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • coyote

    Word

    a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • dispose

    Word

    to get rid of something

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • blood sample

    Phrase

    a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

  • foster parent

    Phrase

    a person who cares for a child as a parent without legally adopting them

  • soft tissue

    Phrase

    the soft parts of the body, such as muscles and fat, rather than bones or teeth

  • match point

    Phrase

    a point in tennis that, if won, wins the match

  • prone

    Word

    likely to experience something bad or unwanted

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • vivid

    Word

    very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

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