temerity
too much boldness or confidence, especially when it is rude or risky
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FBI S4E16: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 16CrimeAction & AdventureDrama
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screed
a long, boring speech or piece of writing, often full of criticism
puffer
a fish that can puff itself up to protect itself
bencher
a member of the governing body of some legal or professional organizations
cower
to crouch low because you are afraid
gunsmith
a person who makes or repairs guns
sternum
the bone in the center of the chest
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
headlong
moving or falling with the head first
marksmanship
the skill of shooting accurately
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
reciprocity
the idea that people or groups give and receive things equally for mutual benefit
glorify
to praise or present something as very good or important
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
tiff
a small, petty quarrel
padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
porous
full of tiny holes that let air or liquid pass through
stopper
a person or thing that stops something
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes