prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
Episode vocabulary
FBI S1E21: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 21CrimeAction & AdventureDrama
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antic
playful, funny, or slightly silly
waistband
the band of material at the top of a pair of trousers, a skirt, or underwear that fits around the waist
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
grainy
having a rough texture made up of small pieces or spots
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
bluntly
in a direct, honest way that may seem rude or unkind
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
cayenne
a hot red spice made from dried chili peppers
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credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
connective
a word or phrase that connects parts of a sentence or text
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
mongrel
a dog that is not a pure breed
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
esquire
a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters
combing
the act of combing hair
eulogy
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after they have died
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
bouncer
a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place
retainer
a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available
assailant
a person who attacks someone physically