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Criminal Minds S8E23: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 23CrimeDramaMystery

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  • horrify

    Word

    to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted

  • relapsing

    Word

    happening again after a period of improvement

  • skittish

    Word

    easily frightened and quick to move or react

  • chard

    Word

    a vegetable with large green leaves and thick stems

  • demote

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    to move someone to a lower rank or position

  • disorient

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    to make someone lose their sense of direction

  • mortify

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    to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

  • amputate

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    to remove part or all of a limb or finger by surgery

  • obsidian

    Word

    a hard, dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools very quickly

  • exonerate

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    to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame

  • thane

    Word

    a nobleman in medieval Scotland or England

  • ingestion

    Word

    the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body

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  • unbiased

    Word

    fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • babble

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way

  • goggle

    Word

    protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes

  • dupe

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    to trick someone into believing something false

  • covet

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    to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

  • affliction

    Word

    great suffering, especially from illness, hardship, or loss

  • infraction

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    a small breaking of a law or rule

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • categorize

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    to put something into a particular group or category

  • slat

    Word

    a thin strip of wood or metal used in a bed, blind, or similar object

  • condone

    Word

    to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

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  • incite

    Word

    to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

  • heighten

    Word

    make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

  • underage

    Word

    too young to be allowed to do something by law

  • silencer

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    a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • appetizer

    Word

    a small dish served before the main meal

  • taint

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    to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

  • startle

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    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

  • cyanide

    Word

    a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

  • stalked

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    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • spire

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    a tall, narrow pointed part on top of a building, especially a church tower

  • evener

    Word

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

  • vial

    Word

    a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

  • relapse

    Word

    a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

  • grate

    Word

    a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

  • jagged

    Word

    having a rough edge made of sharp points or uneven lines

  • replication

    Word

    the act of copying or reproducing something

  • jeopardize

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    to put someone or something in danger

  • confide

    Word

    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • adamant

    Word

    firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

  • canister

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    a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

  • factoring

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    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • shopkeeper

    Word

    a person who owns or runs a shop

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • obsess

    Word

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

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • spiked

    Word

    having spikes or sharp points

  • checkmate

    Word

    the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

  • dormant

    Word

    not active or growing for a period of time

  • sedative

    Word

    a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

  • envelop

    Word

    a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

  • bloody hell

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

  • relive

    Word

    to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

  • accessibility

    Word

    the quality of being easy to reach, use, or get to

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • yours truly

    Phrase

    a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

  • grapes of wrath

    Phrase

    a symbol of coming revenge or punishment

  • as the wind blows

    Phrase

    depending on the situation or circumstances

  • malignant

    Word

    describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

  • replicate

    Word

    to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

  • Big Brother

    Phrase

    a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • date rape drug

    Phrase

    a drug used to make someone easier to sexually assault

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • strife

    Word

    strong disagreement or conflict, especially between people or groups

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • biochemistry

    Word

    the branch of science that studies the chemical processes in living things

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • case report

    Phrase

    a short written report about a medical patient, especially one with an unusual condition or treatment

  • weasel

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    a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • deviation

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    a difference from what is normal, expected, or allowed

  • fiddle

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    a violin, especially one used in folk music

  • tuxedo

    Word

    a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

  • stabilize

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    to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • could have sworn

    Phrase

    used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

  • drug of choice

    Phrase

    the particular drug a person uses most or prefers most

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • absorption

    Word

    the process of taking in or soaking up a substance, light, heat, or sound

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • crave

    Word

    to want something very much

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • symbolize

    Word

    to represent or stand for something

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • border patrol

    Phrase

    the officers or unit that guard a country's border

  • profiling

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

  • precaution

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    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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