cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S12E4: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 4Drama
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backboard
a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
chock
a block or wedge placed under a wheel to keep a vehicle from moving
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
officiate
to perform the duties of an official, especially at a ceremony or sports event
amicable
friendly and peaceful, especially after a disagreement
clout
influence or power, especially in business or politics
vitals
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
extinguisher
a device used to put out a fire
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
puffy
slightly swollen or rounded
misdemeanor
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
corny
predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious
carver
a person who carves wood, stone, or another material
tantrum
a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child
obstruct
to block a place or path, or make movement difficult
fray
a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people
carrot top
an informal, sometimes insulting word for a person with red hair