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Chicago Fire S11E13: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 13Drama

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  • slicking

    Word

    making something smooth and glossy

  • deprecate

    Word

    to say that you do not approve of something

  • hotness

    Word

    the quality of being hot

  • grovel

    Word

    to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor

  • cribbing

    Word

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • cannoned

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    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • toweling

    Word

    a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes

  • overstep

    Word

    to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • subcutaneous

    Word

    located under the skin

  • shafting

    Word

    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • gloat

    Word

    to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure

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  • snagged

    Word

    caught on something and torn or damaged

  • emphysema

    Word

    a serious lung disease that makes breathing difficult

  • clouding

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    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • ahold

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

  • sedate

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    calm, quiet, and not lively

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • slighting

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    showing disrespect or contempt

  • bolting

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    running away suddenly and quickly

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • whatnot

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    used to refer to other similar things or items not named

  • suffocating

    Word

    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • technicals

    Word

    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • snag

    Word

    a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

  • nozzle

    Word

    the part at the end of a pipe, hose, or machine that lets liquid or gas come out in a controlled way

  • spearhead

    Word

    the pointed metal tip of a spear

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • carver

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    a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

  • raking

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    the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

  • deodorant

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    a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • valor

    Word

    great courage and bravery in danger or difficult situations

  • full of it

    Phrase

    used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense

  • confine

    Word

    to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

  • afloat

    Word

    floating on water and not sinking

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • suction

    Word

    the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

  • bidder

    Word

    a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

  • voodoo

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    a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

  • bonfire

    Word

    a large fire outdoors, often for a celebration or event

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • bid in

    Phrase

    to secretly place a bid on your own item at an auction, usually to drive the price up

  • fiddle

    Word

    a violin, especially one used in folk music

  • sacking

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    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • scarring

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    the process of forming scars as a wound heals

  • stabilize

    Word

    to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

  • fives

    Word

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

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • stretcher

    Word

    a frame with handles or poles for carrying a sick or injured person

  • splinter

    Word

    a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

  • archery

    Word

    the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • round up

    Phrase

    to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

  • life savings

    Phrase

    money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

  • laid up

    Phrase

    staying in bed or at home because you are ill or injured

  • crush it

    Phrase

    to do something very well and succeed impressively

  • above and beyond

    Phrase

    more than is expected or required

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • flashy

    Word

    bright, colorful, and designed to attract attention

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • budget cut

    Phrase

    a reduction in planned spending

  • errand

    Word

    a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • place of business

    Phrase

    the official address or location where a business operates

  • rig up

    Phrase

    to put something together quickly, usually as a temporary solution

  • ready up

    Phrase

    to get ready for something

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • take it away

    Phrase

    a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

  • strive

    Word

    to make a great effort to achieve something

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • reach out

    Phrase

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

  • burn down

    Phrase

    to be destroyed by fire

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • browser

    Word

    a program you use to look at websites on the internet

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • notification

    Word

    an alert or message that tells you something has happened or needs attention

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • bolt cutter

    Phrase

    a large hand tool used for cutting thick metal objects like bolts, chains, or wire

  • vibration

    Word

    a shaking or trembling movement

  • amaze

    Word

    to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

  • ducking

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    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

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