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Hawaii Five-0 S4E16: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 16CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • tacking

    Word

    the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • frisk

    Word

    to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items

  • slippage

    Word

    a small drop or change, especially a slight decline in sales, profits, or performance

  • thunderous

    Word

    very loud and deep, like thunder

  • stealthy

    Word

    done quietly and carefully so you are not seen or heard

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • schematic

    Word

    shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way

  • riveting

    Word

    very interesting and impossible to ignore

  • comer

    Word

    the act of eating a meal

  • embed

    Word

    to put something firmly inside or into something else

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • flattery

    Word

    praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

  • evener

    Word

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

  • graphite

    Word

    a soft black or gray mineral used in pencils and in making things like lubricants

  • alleyway

    Word

    a narrow passage between or behind buildings

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

    Word

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

  • clandestine

    Word

    kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

  • neutralize

    Word

    to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

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  • chirp

    Word

    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • metabolic

    Word

    relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • hypocrisy

    Word

    the behavior of pretending to have beliefs or standards that your actions do not match

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • deterioration

    Word

    the process of getting worse

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • tailoring

    Word

    the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • tights

    Word

    close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • decomposition

    Word

    the process of rotting or breaking down

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • chin chin

    Phrase

    a small sweet snack from Nigeria made from fried dough

  • People's Republic

    Phrase

    a country that is officially a republic and is described as belonging to the people

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • yard up

    Phrase

    to drive animals into an enclosed area

  • rise up

    Phrase

    to rebel against authority or start a revolt

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • retaliation

    Word

    harm done in return for harm received; revenge

  • celery

    Word

    a vegetable with long green stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

  • stun

    Word

    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • sketchy

    Word

    looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • two for two

    Phrase

    successful in both of two attempts

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • adventurous

    Word

    willing to take risks and try new things

  • disposition

    Word

    a person's usual mood or character

  • deployment

    Word

    the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

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

  • space junk

    Phrase

    pieces of broken equipment and other waste orbiting Earth

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • dispose

    Word

    to get rid of something

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • the Bomb

    Phrase

    the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

  • fly into

    Phrase

    to suddenly become very angry or upset

  • garage sale

    Phrase

    a sale of used items held at someone's home, usually in the garage or yard

  • watch list

    Phrase

    a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

  • spy satellite

    Phrase

    a satellite used to collect secret information

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • metric

    Word

    relating to the metric system

  • worked up

    Phrase

    very upset, angry, or excited

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • IP address

    Phrase

    the unique number that identifies a device on a network

  • grad student

    Phrase

    a student who is studying for a graduate degree

  • stealth

    Word

    the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

  • 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

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • fugitive

    Word

    a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • head off

    Phrase

    to stop something bad from happening

  • salvage

    Word

    the act of saving something from loss or damage

  • reconnaissance

    Word

    the gathering of information about an enemy or a place, especially by soldiers or aircraft

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • reel

    Word

    a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line

  • cultured

    Word

    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • hart

    Word

    a male deer, especially an adult red deer

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