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Chicago Fire S10E20: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 20Drama

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  • chicanery

    Word

    dishonest or sneaky behavior used to get what you want, especially in politics or business

  • rappel

    Word

    to descend a steep rock face using a rope

  • linchpin

    Word

    a person or thing that is essential to a group, plan, or system

  • reticence

    Word

    a tendency to say little or keep your thoughts private

  • complacent

    Word

    too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems

  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • jib

    Word

    a triangular sail at the front of a sailing boat

  • commissary

    Word

    a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military

  • immobilize

    Word

    to make something or someone unable to move

  • poach

    Word

    to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell

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  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • swag

    Word

    money or valuable things stolen by a thief

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • kneecap

    Word

    the bone at the front of the knee

  • vehicular

    Word

    relating to vehicles or their use

  • angling

    Word

    the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line

  • jumpy

    Word

    nervous and easily startled

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • desist

    Word

    to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • hazy

    Word

    not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

  • grapevine

    Word

    a grape plant or vine

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  • cor

    Word

    an ancient Hebrew unit of measure for liquids and dry goods, equal to about one gallon or 3.8 liters.

  • evener

    Word

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

  • dissipate

    Word

    to spread out and gradually disappear

  • revolting

    Word

    very disgusting or unpleasant

  • florist

    Word

    a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

  • bongo

    Word

    a pair of small drums played with the hands

  • rigging

    Word

    the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

  • truss

    Word

    a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • predicament

    Word

    a difficult or unpleasant situation

  • mediocre

    Word

    not very good; of only average quality

  • gust

    Word

    a sudden, brief burst of wind

  • cut bait

    Phrase

    to give up on something and move on to something else

  • infringement

    Word

    an act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

  • overhear

    Word

    to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • impartial

    Word

    fair and not influenced by personal feelings or sides

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • vertigo

    Word

    a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, often making you lose your balance

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • madly

    Word

    very much; extremely

  • nurture

    Word

    to help someone or something develop and grow

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • run for the hills

    Phrase

    to leave quickly because a situation feels dangerous, unpleasant, or risky

  • cover one's bases

    Phrase

    to make sure you are prepared for every possible situation

  • rift

    Word

    a deep crack or split in something

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • negligence

    Word

    failure to take proper care, especially when this causes harm or damage

  • hot damn

    Phrase

    an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, excitement, or admiration

  • twinkle

    Word

    a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

  • get out from under

    Phrase

    to become free from debt or financial trouble

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • reload

    Word

    to load something again, especially a gun, printer, or web page

  • mock up

    Phrase

    to make a rough model, drawing, or version of something

  • sketchy

    Word

    looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

  • with flying colors

    Phrase

    in a very successful way

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • flying colours

    Phrase

    used to say that someone has succeeded very well

  • stuck up

    Phrase

    snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

  • mean the world to

    Phrase

    to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

  • arming

    Word

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

  • to the moon

    Phrase

    a slogan used to say that a cryptocurrency will rise a lot in value

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • overload

    Word

    to put too much into something, or to make something have too much to handle

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • high bar

    Phrase

    a standard or level that is hard to reach

  • flying colors

    Phrase

    a great success

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • manipulation

    Word

    the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • oversight

    Word

    a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • carry on

    Phrase

    to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • dance around

    Phrase

    to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

  • tire out

    Phrase

    to make someone or something very tired

  • haul up

    Phrase

    to stop a vehicle by the side of the road

  • perceive

    Word

    to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • hook up

    Phrase

    to connect a device to a power source or another device

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • at the wheel

    Phrase

    in control of a vehicle while driving it

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • harness

    Word

    a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • step in

    Phrase

    to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

  • checklist

    Word

    a list of tasks or items to check off one by one

  • break up

    Phrase

    to make a group of people separate and go away

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • notification

    Word

    an alert or message that tells you something has happened or needs attention

  • advancement

    Word

    the process of becoming better, more successful, or more advanced

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

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