CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S14E21: English vocabulary

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

a dog that is not a pure breed

to put handcuffs on someone

a unit used for measuring the weight of gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams

to breathe air out of your lungs

a loud, sharp cry

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

unfriendly and not wanting to spend time with other people

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

a very rich and powerful person, especially in business or media

the entrance area of a building

a cloud of gas and dust in space

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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

giving a false or misleading impression

closed and no longer open for business

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

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

the study of correct reasoning

the state of being anonymous

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

locked with a key

to complain in a high, annoying voice

to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

showing courage and determination

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

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

the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition

the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

a film shot that shows two people together

a razor with a long blade that folds into the handle

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

becoming weaker or less active

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

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

a place where important information is collected and decisions are made

past tense and past participle of shoot

to help someone or something develop and grow

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

a male donkey

the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

having a lot of money and a comfortable lifestyle

move back to a safer place

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a person from the Caucasus region

imagined rather than real

a vehicle with runners for traveling over snow or ice

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a deep, low, continuous sound

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

to record that you have started work or a shift

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

a point where lines, paths, or branches meet

showing agreement or saying yes

to make someone feel excited and eager

a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience