dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
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Hawaii Five-0 S1E9: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 9CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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aphrodisiac
a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire
bullfrog
a large frog that makes a deep, loud croaking sound
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
amish
relating to the Amish, a Christian group known for simple, traditional living
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
spotless
completely clean and free from marks or dirt
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
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cordon
a line of police, soldiers, or guards that blocks access to an area
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
junta
a military group that takes control of a country after a coup
taurus
the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20
guerilla
a fighter in a small armed group that attacks a larger army or government
arterial
relating to an artery
blindfold
a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see
spiked
having spikes or sharp points
homesick
sad because you are away from home and miss it
swat
to hit something quickly with your hand
cleanse
to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances
tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps