chicanery
dishonest or sneaky behavior used to get what you want, especially in politics or business
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Chicago Fire S10E20: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 20Drama
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rappel
to descend a steep rock face using a rope
linchpin
a person or thing that is essential to a group, plan, or system
reticence
a tendency to say little or keep your thoughts private
complacent
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
jib
a triangular sail at the front of a sailing boat
commissary
a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military
immobilize
to make something or someone unable to move
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
swag
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
kneecap
the bone at the front of the knee
vehicular
relating to vehicles or their use
angling
the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line
jumpy
nervous and easily startled
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
desist
to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
hazy
not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze
grapevine
a grape plant or vine