contrite
feeling sorry and ashamed about something you did wrong
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S1E6: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 6Drama
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curmudgeon
a bad-tempered person who often complains
tagger
a person who adds tags or labels to photos, files, or other items
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
backboard
a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
willful
done on purpose; deliberate
reliever
a person or thing that makes pain, stress, or difficulty less severe
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swerve
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
scalpel
a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery
occupancy
the number of people or things using a place at one time
scourge
something that causes great suffering or trouble
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
infraction
a small breaking of a law or rule
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
conclusive
so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt
certify
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
dented
slightly damaged by a dent