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Hawaii Five-0 S4E9: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 9CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • chooser

    Word

    a person who chooses something

  • wheelhouse

    Word

    the part of a ship where the person steering it stands or sits

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • hygienist

    Word

    a person who works in dental care and helps clean and protect teeth

  • lye

    Word

    a strong alkaline substance used in soap-making and cleaning

  • whisperer

    Word

    a person who is especially good at understanding or calming animals

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • fleck

    Word

    a small spot or patch of color, light, or dirt

  • mooned

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    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • graciously

    Word

    in a kind, polite, and pleasant way

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • interlock

    Word

    to connect or fit together so that the parts lock

  • cataract

    Word

    a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurred vision

  • runt

    Word

    the smallest or weakest animal in a group of newborn animals

  • retrace

    Word

    to go back over the same route or path

  • canvass

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    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • dispensary

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    a place where medicines are prepared and given out

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • fussy

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    hard to please or easily annoyed

  • corrosive

    Word

    able to damage or destroy materials or skin by chemical action

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • casserole

    Word

    a dish of meat, vegetables, or pasta baked slowly in the oven

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • evener

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

  • nauseous

    Word

    feeling as if you might vomit

  • huddle

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    to crowd or gather closely together

  • sarcasm

    Word

    speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • disarmament

    Word

    the process of reducing or getting rid of weapons and military forces

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • culinary

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    related to cooking or the art of cooking

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • psychics

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    people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • maestro

    Word

    a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

  • snapshot

    Word

    a photo taken quickly and casually

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • contingency

    Word

    a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

  • whack job

    Phrase

    an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • thaw

    Word

    to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

  • the half of it

    Phrase

    used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • disposed

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    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • assassinate

    Word

    to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • snap in

    Phrase

    to practice using a rifle without ammunition

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • after the fact

    Phrase

    after something has already happened or been decided

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • buzzer

    Word

    a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • contingency plan

    Phrase

    a plan you can use if the main plan does not work or something goes wrong

  • smoke screen

    Phrase

    something said or done to hide the real reason for something

  • precaution

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    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • fall into the wrong hands

    Phrase

    to be obtained by people who should not have it

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • be onto

    Phrase

    to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

  • plain and simple

    Phrase

    used to emphasize that something is completely true or definite

  • special treatment

    Phrase

    unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

  • behind the counter

    Phrase

    available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

  • runt of the litter

    Phrase

    the smallest or weakest person in a group, especially among siblings

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • whack

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    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • sniff

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    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

    used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

  • milky

    Word

    having a pale white or creamy color

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • dispose

    Word

    to get rid of something

  • no place

    Phrase

    used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

  • hands down

    Phrase

    by a large margin; easily and clearly

  • brain tumor

    Phrase

    a cancerous growth in the brain

  • jet pack

    Phrase

    a device worn on the back that lets a person fly using jet thrust

  • dental hygienist

    Phrase

    a dental worker who cleans teeth and helps prevent gum and tooth problems

  • potassium

    Word

    a chemical element that is important for plant and animal life

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • tied up

    Phrase

    busy and not available

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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

  • framing

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    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • psychic

    Word

    someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • line up

    Phrase

    a list of people or things arranged in a line

  • zoned

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    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • allegiance

    Word

    loyal support for a person, group, or cause

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