The Rookie S5E14: English vocabulary

a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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

the outer layer of grain that is removed when flour is made

to take the place of something or someone

a large open passage or hall in a public building, especially at an airport or station

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

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

closed and no longer open for business

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to a very great degree; deeply

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the woolly coat of a sheep or goat

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

to change from a liquid into a gas

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

strong dislike or hatred between people or groups

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to continue to exist or be remembered

a person who kidnaps someone

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to be very good at something

in a negative way or with a negative opinion

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the process of starting a computer

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

a situation in which you get two good benefits at the same time

having colours that are weak and faded

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to refuse to move or change your opinion

used to say that something is new or surprising to you, or that you don't believe it

to give a very impressive performance or do something extremely well

a series of short, sharp sounds

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

nervous and unable to relax

to become less serious, tense, or upset

to have known someone for a very long time

in a basic or essential way

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

a set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose

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

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

money paid in advance for a rental or service, returned if nothing is damaged or owed

equipment that helps a person breathe, especially underwater or in dangerous air

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

in a blunt or direct way

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

without paying anything

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

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

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

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

to delay dealing with something

to pretend to agree with or help with something