triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
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CSI: Miami S3E10: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 10DramaMysteryCrime
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asphyxia
a dangerous condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen
rappel
to descend a steep rock face using a rope
brandish
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way
demote
to move someone to a lower rank or position
nearsighted
unable to see things clearly unless they are close
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
dislocate
to force a bone or joint out of its normal position
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
tannin
a bitter substance found in plants, especially in tea, wine, and bark
humerus
the bone in the upper part of your arm
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ditty
a short, simple song
nitrous
relating to nitrogen, especially in a compound with two oxygen atoms
strangler
a person who kills someone by strangling them
obliging
willing and quick to help other people
dislocation
the act of moving something out of its normal position
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
telltale
showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious
tibia
the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle
cinder
a small piece of burned coal or wood that is still hot
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
acidity
the amount of acid in something