buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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9-1-1 S7E3: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 3DramaCrimeAction & Adventure
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tattle
to tell on someone, especially a child telling an adult about bad behavior
abet
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
jaunt
a short trip taken for pleasure
tourniquet
a tight band or strap used to stop heavy bleeding in an arm or leg
scud
to move very fast, especially because of wind or water
stateroom
a private room or cabin on a ship or train
harlot
an offensive word for a prostitute
complacent
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
capsize
to turn over in the water, especially a boat or ship
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
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pungent
having a strong, sharp taste or smell
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
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
hydraulics
the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment
spotty
covered with spots or marks
hulled
having the outer husk or shell removed
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
requisition
to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose
inflated
too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously