CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S6E14: English vocabulary

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

more able or skilled than someone or something else

mentally ill or behaving in a wild, uncontrolled way

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

showing disrespect or contempt

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

short for a temporary worker

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

something valuable that has been passed down in a family for many years

a period of heavy drinking

covered with a protective outer layer

a bird that hunts and eats other animals

a book or guide that explains the basic facts about a subject

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

a small fault or flaw

make small cuts or grooves in something

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

two; a pair

to put someone or something in danger

a machine used for crushing hard things into smaller pieces

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

relating to the surrounding area or conditions

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

a magazine that contains pornographic pictures or stories

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

to continue to exist or be remembered

a film shot that shows two people together

becoming weaker or less active

used to say that something has completely disappeared or been destroyed

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

to fall onto your hands with your palms facing out, usually to break a fall

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

done secretly or kept private

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to get rid of something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

a person who steals money from a bank

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

a vehicle with strong armor used to carry money or other valuables

a vehicle with armor used to transport money or other valuables safely

a printed pattern of black and white lines that stores product information

the row of bones in your back that supports your body and protects the spinal cord

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

a person who has sex for money

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident