garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
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Criminal Minds S9E7: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 7CrimeDramaMystery
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redouble
to increase something greatly, especially effort or activity
dissociate
to separate one thing from another, especially ideas, feelings, or yourself from a situation
smolder
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
rafter
a sloping beam that supports a roof
devolution
the transfer of power from a central government to local or regional governments
unassuming
modest and not trying to attract attention
transference
the act or process of moving something from one place, person, or thing to another
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
innocuous
not harmful or offensive
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clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
playa
a person who is good at attracting romantic or sexual partners
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
infraction
a small breaking of a law or rule
spout
to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
psychosis
a serious mental illness that can cause a person to lose touch with reality
penchant
a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often
stalked
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
scrapbook
a book with blank pages for pasting in photos, clippings, and other keepsakes
shamrock
a small clover plant, used as a symbol of Ireland
sophistication
the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable