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S.W.A.T. S3E4: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 4CrimeAction & AdventureDrama

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  • nicety

    Word

    a small detail or fine point, especially one that matters in careful work or discussion

  • teakettle

    Word

    a kettle for boiling water, especially for making tea

  • zinnia

    Word

    a plant with bright, showy flowers

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • gummy

    Word

    soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy

  • heartburn

    Word

    a painful burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid moving up into the throat

  • carburetor

    Word

    a device in an engine that mixes air and fuel before they burn

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • marketable

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    able to be sold because people want it

  • exonerate

    Word

    to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame

  • impropriety

    Word

    behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable

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  • opiate

    Word

    a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • caveat

    Word

    a warning or condition that limits or changes something

  • purview

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    the range of things that someone is responsible for or allowed to deal with

  • canvass

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    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • peppering

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    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • repercussion

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    an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • pallet

    Word

    a flat wooden platform used for moving and storing goods

  • cog

    Word

    a tooth on a wheel that fits into another wheel to transfer motion

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

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  • craziness

    Word

    wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior

  • negligible

    Word

    so small or unimportant that it does not matter much

  • tacky

    Word

    showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • gearing

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    the arrangement of gears in a machine or vehicle

  • smitten

    Word

    very attracted to someone, often in a romantic way

  • prod

    Word

    to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

  • spook

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    a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • braving

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    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • potency

    Word

    the strength or effectiveness of something, especially a medicine or drug

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

  • cuddle

    Word

    to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • penitentiary

    Word

    a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

  • conjecture

    Word

    an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • coo

    Word

    to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

  • avert

    Word

    to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • hypocrisy

    Word

    the behavior of pretending to have beliefs or standards that your actions do not match

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • at ease

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

  • all hands

    Phrase

    everyone in a ship's crew

  • drive by

    Phrase

    a shooting attack from a moving car

  • morning after

    Phrase

    the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

  • speculate

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    to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • extortion

    Word

    the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • hit squad

    Phrase

    a group of people sent to kill someone

  • displeasure

    Word

    a feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • paling

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    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • lax

    Word

    not strict, careful, or controlled enough

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • coupe

    Word

    a car with two doors and a fixed roof

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • reminiscent

    Word

    suggesting something you remember from the past

  • bead

    Word

    a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • drug lord

    Phrase

    the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

  • fair game

    Phrase

    something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

  • rocker

    Word

    a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • deacon

    Word

    a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • frantic

    Word

    very worried, upset, or excited, and unable to think or act calmly

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • run at

    Phrase

    to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

  • under the impression

    Phrase

    believing that something is true, often when it is not

  • orchid

    Word

    a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

  • don't you know

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • persona

    Word

    the image or character that a person presents to other people

  • hopping

    Word

    moving by making small jumps on one foot

  • what's the deal

    Phrase

    an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • active duty

    Phrase

    the period when a member of the armed forces is serving full-time

  • drug trafficking

    Phrase

    the illegal trade in drugs

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

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