gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S9E5: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 5Drama
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smithereens
very small pieces after something breaks or explodes
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
sheaf
a bundle of grain stalks tied together after harvesting
foreclose
to take away someone's property, especially a house, because they have not paid back a loan
trapdoor
a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
noxious
harmful, poisonous, or unpleasant to breathe, eat, or touch
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
splint
a thin, stiff piece of material used to support an injured bone or joint
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
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megaphone
a device that makes your voice louder and carries it farther
wreak
to cause a lot of damage or harm
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
firstborn
born first among your children or siblings
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
optimist
a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
rectify
to correct something and make it right
suffocating
making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky
creak
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
jolt
to cause a sudden shock or surprise
suffocate
to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air