whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S14E21: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 21CrimeDramaMystery
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immortalize
to make someone or something famous or memorable forever
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
incinerate
destroy something by burning it completely
studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
mannerism
a repeated habit or way of moving, speaking, or behaving
idiosyncratic
having a style or way of doing things that is unusual and personal
bravado
a show of confidence or boldness meant to impress other people
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
purr
the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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silvering
the process of turning silver in color
watermark
a faint design in paper that you can see when you hold it up to the light
dilate
to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
jeweler
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
snuff
powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
gopher
a small burrowing rodent that lives in North and Central America
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
childlike
having the innocent, trusting, or curious qualities of a child