Criminal Minds S1E20: English vocabulary

in a gentle, careful, or sensitive way

good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

different from what is normal or accepted

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the act of combing hair

to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain

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

again, in a new or different way

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

the act of moving along without using power

a mixture of different kinds of things

required or allowed by law

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

locked with a key

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

to avoid being noticed or attracting attention

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the soft part inside a nut, seed, or fruit stone

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

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

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to look at something with attention or wonder

a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

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

full of smoke

the act of moving something on wheels

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

the period of life between childhood and adulthood

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

a small pouch or sac-like bag

a person from the Caucasus region

to represent or stand for something

the act of liquid dripping in drops

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

to record that you have started work or a shift

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

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

easy to recognize or identify

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

a strong band of tissue that connects bones in a joint

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a person who has committed a sin

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

a group of wild boars

used to describe someone who is used to something

personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

a person's belongings, especially the ones they take with them when traveling or moving

the border between two U.S. states

to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

not faithful to a partner or spouse

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

the first woman to hold a particular role or title

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