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Chicago Fire S12E8: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 8Drama

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  • shoehorn

    Word

    a curved tool used to help put on a shoe

  • coif

    Word

    to style or arrange someone's hair neatly

  • disunity

    Word

    a lack of unity or agreement within a group

  • scrutinize

    Word

    to examine something very carefully

  • beady

    Word

    small, round, and shiny like a bead

  • ejector

    Word

    a device that pushes something out of a machine or weapon

  • backboard

    Word

    a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off

  • spigot

    Word

    a tap or valve for controlling the flow of liquid from a container or pipe

  • clavicle

    Word

    the bone between your shoulder and chest

  • immovable

    Word

    not able to be moved

  • splint

    Word

    a thin, stiff piece of material used to support an injured bone or joint

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

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  • bronchitis

    Word

    a chest illness that makes the airways swollen and causes coughing

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • pounce

    Word

    to jump suddenly on someone or something, usually to catch or attack it

  • cog

    Word

    a tooth on a wheel that fits into another wheel to transfer motion

  • dialysis

    Word

    a medical treatment that removes waste from the blood when the kidneys cannot do it properly

  • malpractice

    Word

    bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor

  • tasteless

    Word

    not having much flavor; not tasty

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • lurk

    Word

    to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

  • swoop

    Word

    to move quickly down through the air

  • disinfectant

    Word

    a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

  • marshaling

    Word

    the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

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  • sprinkler

    Word

    a device that sprays water over grass or plants

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • devious

    Word

    dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

  • stitching

    Word

    the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • technicals

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    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

  • evener

    Word

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

  • carver

    Word

    a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • clutter

    Word

    a messy collection of things lying around

  • ballooned

    Word

    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • compel

    Word

    to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • ruptured

    Word

    damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • keep it real

    Phrase

    to be honest and authentic, especially in a cool or direct way

  • out of the running

    Phrase

    no longer in a competition or being considered for something

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • containment

    Word

    the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • camper

    Word

    a person who goes camping

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • flawless

    Word

    without any mistakes or imperfections

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • lax

    Word

    not strict, careful, or controlled enough

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • accountable

    Word

    responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

  • shellfish

    Word

    sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

  • retaliation

    Word

    harm done in return for harm received; revenge

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • tempting

    Word

    so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

  • accountability

    Word

    the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

  • grasshopper

    Word

    an insect with long back legs that can jump high and makes a chirping sound

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • pointer

    Word

    a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • black tie

    Phrase

    a dress code that means formal evening wear

  • sketchy

    Word

    looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

  • pooling

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

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • improper

    Word

    not correct, suitable, or acceptable

  • bleach

    Word

    to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • glitter

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • run at

    Phrase

    to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • oppression

    Word

    cruel or unfair control over a group of people

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • diagnose

    Word

    to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

  • questionable

    Word

    likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • rush in

    Phrase

    to act too quickly without thinking carefully

  • strong suit

    Phrase

    a skill or area that someone is especially good at

  • fire marshal

    Phrase

    an official who checks fire safety and investigates fires

  • short list

    Phrase

    a final selection of people or things chosen from a larger group

  • square inch

    Phrase

    a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 inch on each side

  • popularity contest

    Phrase

    a situation where people are judged or chosen mainly because they are popular, not because they are best

  • undermine

    Word

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

  • disrespectful

    Word

    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • get it together

    Phrase

    to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

  • straight out

    Phrase

    in a frank and direct way

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • spill out

    Phrase

    to move out of a place in large numbers

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • maneuver

    Word

    to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • misfortune

    Word

    bad luck or an unlucky event

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