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The Rookie S5E13: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 13CrimeDramaComedy

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • increment

    Word

    a small increase or change, especially in a series

  • hydrate

    Word

    to drink enough water or other liquid to keep your body healthy

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • gouge

    Word

    to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something

  • ahold

    Word

    the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

  • gelatin

    Word

    a tasteless substance made from collagen, used in cooking to make jelly and other foods firm

  • impersonate

    Word

    pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

  • triplet

    Word

    one of three children or babies born at the same time

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  • copped

    Word

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

  • tarot

    Word

    a set of cards used for fortune-telling

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • ingest

    Word

    to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • debit

    Word

    an amount of money taken from an account or recorded as owed

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • disrepair

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    a state in which something is damaged and not being properly cared for

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • hydrated

    Word

    having enough water in your body

  • tremor

    Word

    a slight shaking movement

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  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • incidental

    Word

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

  • scrolled

    Word

    moved a page or screen up or down

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • standstill

    Word

    a situation in which nothing is moving or happening

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • career criminal

    Phrase

    a person who makes a living by committing crimes

  • thaw

    Word

    to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • sharpen

    Word

    to make something sharp or sharper

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • caretaker

    Word

    a person who looks after a building or property

  • knuckle

    Word

    one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

  • astrology

    Word

    the belief that the positions of the stars and planets can affect people’s lives and personalities

  • raccoon

    Word

    a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • grand theft

    Phrase

    the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

  • pulmonary embolism

    Phrase

    a blockage in an artery in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot

  • skunk

    Word

    a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • lax

    Word

    not strict, careful, or controlled enough

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • kick over

    Phrase

    to start an engine by turning it over

  • pulmonary

    Word

    relating to the lungs

  • tread lightly

    Phrase

    to act carefully, especially to avoid upsetting someone

  • shellfish

    Word

    sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • tempting

    Word

    so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

  • bilateral

    Word

    involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

  • hunch

    Word

    a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • break on

    Phrase

    to insult or embarrass someone in public

  • lay it on

    Phrase

    to exaggerate something when speaking

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • tread

    Word

    to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • magic touch

    Phrase

    a special ability to make things work very well

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • prolong

    Word

    to make something last longer

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • apex

    Word

    the highest point of something, especially the top of a shape or hill

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hands up

    Phrase

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

  • mood swing

    Phrase

    a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • weakest link

    Phrase

    the part of a system, group, or plan that is most likely to fail

  • tarot card

    Phrase

    a card used in tarot readings

  • crowd in

    Phrase

    to squeeze or pack into a small space

  • emergency response

    Phrase

    the organized help and action taken to deal with an emergency

  • scam artist

    Phrase

    a person who tricks people in order to get their money

  • click for

    Phrase

    to suddenly become clear or understandable

  • distressing

    Word

    causing worry, sadness, or pain

  • muse

    Word

    to think deeply or quietly

  • aura

    Word

    a special feeling or atmosphere around a person, place, or thing

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • looping

    Word

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

  • tequila

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

  • heavy metal

    Phrase

    a style of loud rock music with a strong beat

  • falling out

    Phrase

    a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

  • dead on

    Phrase

    exactly right; very accurate

  • liaison

    Word

    a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • 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

  • conserve

    Word

    to use something carefully so it is not wasted

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