garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Miami S9E17: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 17DramaMysteryCrime
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
slosh
to move through water or another liquid with a splashing sound
scuff
to scrape or drag your foot or shoe along the ground
trilling
to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound
construe
to interpret a word, phrase, or action in a particular way
bleacher
a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
truancy
the act of staying away from school without permission
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
shoplifting
to steal goods from a store
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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mucous
relating to mucus
grumble
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
logger
a person who cuts down trees for a living
underscore
to make something stand out or seem more important
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
constrict
to make something narrower or tighter by squeezing it
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
precipitate
cause something bad to happen suddenly or earlier than expected
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound