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S.W.A.T. S3E11: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 11CrimeAction & AdventureDrama

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  • aboveboard

    Word

    honest and open; not hiding anything

  • backslide

    Word

    to return to a worse habit, behavior, or condition after improving

  • qualm

    Word

    a feeling of doubt, worry, or unease about something

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • straggler

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    a person or animal that has fallen behind the rest of a group

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • scoff

    Word

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

  • awry

    Word

    not going as planned; wrong or badly off course

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • rearer

    Word

    a person who breeds and cares for animals

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • snagged

    Word

    caught on something and torn or damaged

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • lockup

    Word

    a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • bogey

    Word

    a score of one stroke over par on a hole in golf

  • booted

    Word

    wearing boots

  • versed

    Word

    having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

  • copped

    Word

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

  • embed

    Word

    to put something firmly inside or into something else

  • steamy

    Word

    full of steam or hot, moist air

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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  • pristine

    Word

    clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

  • supervisory

    Word

    relating to supervising people or work

  • evener

    Word

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

  • armory

    Word

    a room or building where weapons are kept

  • snag

    Word

    a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

  • marquee

    Word

    a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • intensify

    Word

    to become stronger, more serious, or more intense

  • brunette

    Word

    a woman or girl with dark brown hair

  • raking

    Word

    the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

  • streaked

    Word

    having thin lines or marks of a different color

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • penance

    Word

    something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • Mr Big

    Phrase

    an important person who secretly controls a criminal group or illegal business

  • the half of it

    Phrase

    used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

  • dead to rights

    Phrase

    to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

  • hardened

    Word

    made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • hitter

    Word

    a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

  • Big Brother

    Phrase

    a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • hopper

    Word

    a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • fives

    Word

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

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • go at

    Phrase

    to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

  • lover boy

    Phrase

    a man or boy who is very charming and good at attracting romantic attention

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • vulnerability

    Word

    the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

  • leverage

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    the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

  • hitch

    Word

    to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

  • holed up

    Phrase

    staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • pelican

    Word

    a large water bird with a long bill and a pouch under its beak

  • denomination

    Word

    the amount or value of a coin or bill

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • bust in

    Phrase

    to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • buy in

    Phrase

    to start supporting an idea, plan, or project

  • key off

    Phrase

    to use something as the basis for a decision, action, or response

  • deacon

    Word

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

  • have an accident

    Phrase

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

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • harden

    Word

    to become hard, or to make something hard

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • arming

    Word

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

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • side gig

    Phrase

    a small job you do to earn extra money besides your main job

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • hunt down

    Phrase

    to search for someone or something and catch or find them

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • active duty

    Phrase

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

  • winning streak

    Phrase

    a period when someone or a team keeps winning

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • pull off

    Phrase

    to succeed in doing something difficult

  • get into it

    Phrase

    to start arguing or fighting with someone

  • IP address

    Phrase

    the unique number that identifies a device on a network

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