CSI: Miami S4E12: English vocabulary

a machine that gives out a drink, snack, or other item when you press a button or pay for it

covered with a protective outer layer

small loose fibers from cloth, hair, or fabric

a short, noisy argument

the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

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

a plant grown for its strong fiber and seeds

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a tall tree with strong-smelling leaves, often grown in warm countries

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

official approval that a school, course, or organization meets required standards

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

so full of water or another liquid that it cannot absorb any more

something that is different from what is normal or expected

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a small child, especially a toddler

moving with quick, light jumps

floating on water and not sinking

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

an important or powerful person in a group or organization

to make something sharp or sharper

a casual command telling people to get ready for action

Used in some nonstandard varieties of English to show that an action happened and is finished

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

having a pleasant, strong smell

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

a charge of murder in the first degree

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

(of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

the act of leaving a place

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

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

to make pain, worry, or a problem less severe

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

fairly large

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to start using or supporting an idea, plan, or remark quickly

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

the process of making a surface or material smooth

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, food, or perfume

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

used to say that something should have happened earlier

silver that contains a small amount of copper

something that helps people relax and start talking in a social situation

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the area next to a bed

made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

a chemical element that is important for plant and animal life

very good or impressive

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

to give up in a combat sport by tapping the mat or your opponent

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison