Criminal Minds S9E9: English vocabulary

the act of badly injuring or cutting off part of a body

a short, noisy argument

a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books

the way someone looks or behaves to other people

the quality of being strong, active, and full of energy

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

feeling or showing nostalgia for the past

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the external sex organs

the study of correct reasoning

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

brave and admired for doing what is right

locked with a key

a reggae drumming pattern in which the bass drum and snare hit on the same beat

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

relating to the countryside and a simple, peaceful country life

home; to or at home

the process of rotting or breaking down

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

the period of life between childhood and adulthood

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

to breathe noisily while sleeping

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

producing fruit

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become hard, or to make something hard

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

far away; at a great distance

coated or mixed with sugar

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

relating to the New Age movement and its spiritual ideas

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a long, angry argument or conflict

very angry or annoyed

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

relating to flowers or decorated with flowers

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

from the very beginning

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

to keep going and finish something difficult

to tell someone something so they can tell other people

to use something as the basis for something

a cockroach

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

close to the exact amount, size, or number, but not exact

to think about the past, or about what happened before

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

to combine different parts or systems so they work together as one

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to write something in full or in a finished form

to make a group of people separate and go away