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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S14E13: English vocabulary

Season 14, Episode 13CrimeDramaMystery

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  • garble

    Word

    to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted

  • whir

    Word

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

  • muckraker

    Word

    a journalist who investigates and exposes wrongdoing, especially by powerful people or companies

  • quixotic

    Word

    very idealistic in a way that is not practical

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • misplace

    Word

    to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • statics

    Word

    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • scoff

    Word

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

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • sadden

    Word

    to make someone feel sad

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • fabricate

    Word

    to invent false information or a story

  • willful

    Word

    done on purpose; deliberate

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • toxicology

    Word

    the study of poisons and how they affect living things

  • duffel

    Word

    a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • searchlight

    Word

    a powerful light used to search an area or light up something far away

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • crowbar

    Word

    a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • crackling

    Word

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • zenith

    Word

    the highest point of something, especially of success or power

  • evener

    Word

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

  • latex

    Word

    a milky liquid from some plants, used to make rubber

  • diagnostics

    Word

    tests and checks used to find out what is wrong with a machine, system, or body

  • shuttered

    Word

    closed and no longer open for business

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • chirp

    Word

    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • detonate

    Word

    to make something explode

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • come back from the dead

    Phrase

    to seem to return to life after being thought dead

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • dead drop

    Phrase

    a hidden place where someone leaves something for another person to pick up secretly

  • spun out

    Phrase

    confused, dazed, or unable to think clearly

  • magnesium

    Word

    a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

  • fly under the radar

    Phrase

    to avoid being noticed or attracting attention

  • gravitational

    Word

    relating to the force of gravity

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • oxide

    Word

    a chemical compound made of oxygen and another element

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • full disclosure

    Phrase

    a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

  • iron oxide

    Phrase

    a compound of iron and oxygen

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • patiently

    Word

    in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • on the face of

    Phrase

    used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

  • floor it

    Phrase

    to press the gas pedal all the way down

  • tumble

    Word

    to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

  • seeker

    Word

    a person who is trying to find or get something

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • relinquish

    Word

    to give up something, especially a right, title, or position

  • disclosure

    Word

    the act of making secret or unknown information known

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • key on

    Phrase

    to tell someone important information so they know what is happening

  • investigative

    Word

    used for investigating or intended to investigate

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • on the radar

    Phrase

    likely to happen soon or attract attention

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • worst enemy

    Phrase

    someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

  • allegation

    Word

    a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • apparatus

    Word

    a set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • slip out

    Phrase

    to leave a place quietly so no one notices

  • close in on

    Phrase

    to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • listen in

    Phrase

    to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • cam

    Word

    a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • catastrophic

    Word

    causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss

  • override

    Word

    to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

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