mechanize
to replace people doing work by hand with machines
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CSI: Miami S5E17: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 17DramaMysteryCrime
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glycerin
a clear liquid used in medicines, cosmetics, and soap
asphyxia
a dangerous condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen
patella
the flat bone at the front of the knee; kneecap
entrap
to catch someone by tricking them or setting a trap for them
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
pander
to try to please people in order to gain support, often in a dishonest way
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
studious
serious about studying and willing to work hard
lather
a frothy mass of bubbles made by soap or shampoo mixed with water
sternum
the bone in the center of the chest
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
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polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
crisscross
a pattern of lines, roads, or paths that cross each other
positional
relating to position or the way something is placed
glade
a small open area in a forest
solicitation
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
maul
to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
kneecap
the bone at the front of the knee
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces