whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Hawaii Five-0 S3E12: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 12CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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besmirch
to damage someone’s reputation by saying bad or false things about them
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
degenerative
causing a gradual loss of strength, ability, or quality
dopey
silly, confused, or a little stupid in a way that can seem funny or endearing
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
alluring
very attractive or tempting
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
rhythmically
in a steady, regular rhythm
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retrace
to go back over the same route or path
lapel
one of the folded parts on the front of a jacket or coat
cutthroat
ruthless and intensely competitive
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
mullet
a hairstyle that is short on the top and sides and longer at the back
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
courteous
polite and respectful toward other people
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
certify
to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
clog
to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it