FBI S5E5: English vocabulary

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

a trigonometric function based on the ratio of two sides of a right triangle

a dark red gemstone

more able or skilled than someone or something else

excellent; of very high quality

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

a small square of rich chocolate cake

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

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

to gather people together for a meeting or event

to speak angrily and at length

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

the sides of the face below the eyes

locked with a key

being built or prepared, especially for a ship or project

to hit or push with the head or horns

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

the act of sealing a hole or gap

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

to continue to exist or be remembered

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

a strong hope or ambition to do something

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

the less pleasant or negative side of something

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to help someone understand something better

a hidden place where a wild animal lives

a person who serves on a jury

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to shoot someone and kill them

to lead a group, team, or project

a large arrival of people or things at the same time

a large company made up of several different companies or businesses

imagined rather than real

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions or stress

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

producing fruit

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime

to become very successful

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

far away; at a great distance

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to become very strong or intense, especially feelings or emotions

easy to set up and use with little or no extra configuration

a group of wild boars

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

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to launch a rocket or spacecraft into space

a situation where people or things are very close together and there is little space

to support or cheer for someone

the act of putting things into bags or packages

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

to delay doing something or making a decision