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Chicago P.D. S9E22: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 22CrimeDrama

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  • castrate

    Word

    to remove the testicles of a male animal or person

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • scorching

    Word

    extremely hot

  • tact

    Word

    careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense

  • butchering

    Word

    the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

  • scorch

    Word

    to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

  • milligram

    Word

    a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • dissect

    Word

    to cut open a body, plant, or animal in order to study its parts

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  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • jeopardize

    Word

    to put someone or something in danger

  • ledger

    Word

    a book or system for recording financial accounts

  • unravel

    Word

    to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • sitter

    Word

    a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

  • cold blood

    Phrase

    used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

  • off the deep end

    Phrase

    to become suddenly very angry or upset

  • indicative

    Word

    showing that something is likely true or real

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

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  • witness protection

    Phrase

    a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • wash with

    Phrase

    to be unacceptable or not believable to someone

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • get ahead of

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem before it gets worse

  • initiation

    Word

    the act of officially admitting someone into a group, often with a ritual

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • arson

    Word

    the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • want out

    Phrase

    to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • book off

    Phrase

    to take time off from work

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • dope

    Word

    very good or impressive

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • pull into

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle into a place and stop there

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • interrogation

    Word

    the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • outright

    Word

    completely; used to emphasize that something is total or final

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • firearm

    Word

    a gun that can be carried and used by one person

  • cocaine

    Word

    an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • id

    Word

    an official card or document that shows who someone is

  • smack

    Word

    to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

  • anchored

    Word

    fixed firmly in place

  • premise

    Word

    a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • bribe

    Word

    a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

  • courier

    Word

    a person or company that carries packages or documents for others

  • pod

    Word

    a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

  • slaughter

    Word

    to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way

  • my goodness

    Phrase

    used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • either way

    Phrase

    used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

  • deep end

    Phrase

    the deeper part of a swimming pool

  • patrol car

    Phrase

    a police car used for patrols

  • ivory

    Word

    the hard white material from elephant tusks, used for decoration or carving

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • next door

    Phrase

    in the house or place next to yours

  • tape up

    Phrase

    to cover or secure something with tape

  • pull over

    Phrase

    to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • cornered

    Word

    trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • call out

    Phrase

    to say something loudly, especially to get someone's attention

  • hand out

    Phrase

    to give things to several people one by one

  • kilo

    Word

    a kilogram

  • isn't it

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

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