backstop
something that acts as a barrier or support behind something else
Episode vocabulary
Criminal Minds S14E6: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
unrelenting
continuing with great force, intensity, or determination
justly
in a fair and reasonable way
trafficker
a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
forger
a person who makes fake copies of documents, money, or works of art
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leeway
some freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments
frostbite
injury to skin and tissue caused by extreme cold
bereavement
the death of a close family member or friend, and the sadness that follows
paralyze
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
transgression
an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code
overpowering
so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
middleman
a person or company that helps two sides make a deal
supervisory
relating to supervising people or work