Chicago Fire S11E9: English vocabulary

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

aware of something and careful about it

happening as a small part of something else, not the main thing

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

making quick, sharp movements

to make something explode

moving with quick, light jumps

containing salt or tasting like salt

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

So close to the end that the result is decided at the last moment

something used to trick or attract someone or something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

weapons, ammunition, and military equipment

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

to end well or be resolved successfully

lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

not strict, careful, or controlled enough

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to behave in a wild, violent, or uncontrolled way

a bar or set of bars used as a fence, guard, or support

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

the act of fastening something with a screw

someone's real character or intentions, especially when they are different from what seemed true before

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

used to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen

nervous and unable to relax

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

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

for a very long time

the night when a married couple first sleep together

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

a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

a vote in which each person's choice is kept secret

the act of putting things into bags or packages

not easily convinced; doubtful

without paying anything

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

a mass of earth or rock that suddenly slides down a slope

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

covered with small dots or spots

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

deserving praise, help, or respect

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

having many bends or turns

to check or read something quickly

the act of building a bridge

a person who gives information, especially secretly

people who have little money or wealth

relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a person trained to give emergency medical care

a shaking or trembling movement

to wait and be ready to act when needed

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset