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Chicago P.D. S12E19: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 19CrimeDrama

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  • overpay

    Word

    to pay more than something is worth or more than you should

  • abet

    Word

    to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal

  • maypole

    Word

    a tall pole decorated with ribbons, used in May Day celebrations

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • rearer

    Word

    a person who breeds and cares for animals

  • jeweler

    Word

    a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

  • circumstantial

    Word

    based on the facts and details of a situation

  • corroborate

    Word

    to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

  • tint

    Word

    a slight color or shade

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  • ballistics

    Word

    the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

  • curried

    Word

    flavored with curry

  • pristine

    Word

    clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

  • inquisition

    Word

    a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

  • evener

    Word

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

  • scour

    Word

    to clean something by rubbing it hard

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • stripper

    Word

    a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

  • amir

    Word

    a ruler or high-ranking leader in some Muslim countries

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

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  • disapprove

    Word

    to have or show a bad opinion of something

  • gentlemen's club

    Phrase

    a private club for men, especially one associated with wealth or upper-class society

  • satin

    Word

    a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • dead to rights

    Phrase

    to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • white lady

    Phrase

    a ghostly woman said to appear in white clothes

  • evict

    Word

    to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • circumstantial evidence

    Phrase

    evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly

  • pick off

    Phrase

    to defeat or remove people one by one, especially by shooting

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • step down

    Phrase

    to resign from an important job or public position

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • hoop

    Word

    a circular ring or band

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • what's in it for me

    Phrase

    a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • roll with

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

  • and counting

    Phrase

    used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

  • maroon

    Word

    a dark red-purple color

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • likeness

    Word

    a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing

  • too right

    Phrase

    Used to show strong agreement or approval

  • dispose

    Word

    to get rid of something

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • caliber

    Word

    the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

  • defense attorney

    Phrase

    a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

  • extra point

    Phrase

    a point scored after a touchdown in American football, usually by kicking the ball through the goalposts

  • Jehovah's Witness

    Phrase

    a member of a Christian group that believes in Jehovah and often goes door to door to preach

  • Jehovah's Witnesses

    Phrase

    a member of a Christian group that preaches from house to house and does not accept the Trinity

  • lighten

    Word

    to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

  • cam

    Word

    a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

  • big shot

    Phrase

    an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

  • strip club

    Phrase

    a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

  • sedan

    Word

    a car with a closed body and usually four doors

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

    a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

  • pant

    Word

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

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • informant

    Word

    a person who gives information, especially secretly

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • inconvenience

    Word

    something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

  • fly by

    Phrase

    to pass by while flying

  • all clear

    Phrase

    a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

  • accessory

    Word

    something added to make an outfit look better or work better

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • worthwhile

    Word

    worth the time, effort, or money

  • loot

    Word

    valuable things stolen or taken by force

  • offender

    Word

    a person who has done something illegal or wrong

  • wiring

    Word

    the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • masked

    Word

    covered with a mask or disguise

  • pod

    Word

    a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • dwarf

    Word

    a small, humanlike creature from legend or fantasy

  • all good

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable

  • snow white

    Phrase

    pure white, like snow

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