whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S11E14: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 14Drama
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deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
tinder
dry material that catches fire easily and is used to start a fire
taskmaster
a person who is very strict about work and expects others to work hard
complacent
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
auger
a tool with a spiral blade for making holes in wood or the ground
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
seasick
feeling sick and dizzy because of the movement of a boat or ship
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
fortitude
the ability to stay brave and strong during pain, difficulty, or suffering
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fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
prudence
careful judgment about what is sensible and safe
blower
a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust
refurbish
to repair and improve the appearance of something, especially a building or room
talkative
talking a lot
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
suffocating
making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky
couched
to express something in a particular way
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
penciled
written or marked lightly with a pencil