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Chicago P.D. S2E4: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 4CrimeDrama

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  • exigent

    Word

    needing quick action or attention

  • embezzle

    Word

    to steal money that you were trusted to manage

  • dynamiting

    Word

    the act of blowing something up with dynamite

  • tumbleweed

    Word

    a dry plant that breaks off at the root and rolls along in the wind

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • scoot

    Word

    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • copped

    Word

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

  • smug

    Word

    too pleased with yourself and your achievements

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • sweeper

    Word

    a machine or tool used for sweeping floors or outdoor surfaces

  • silencer

    Word

    a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

  • certify

    Word

    to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • scour

    Word

    to clean something by rubbing it hard

  • vortex

    Word

    a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • plausible

    Word

    seeming reasonable or likely to be true

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • entail

    Word

    to involve something as a necessary part or result

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • craze

    Word

    a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

  • operative word

    Phrase

    the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

  • career criminal

    Phrase

    a person who makes a living by committing crimes

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  • dead to rights

    Phrase

    to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • man hour

    Phrase

    an hour of work done by one person

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • kidnapper

    Word

    a person who kidnaps someone

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • alderman

    Word

    an elected member of a city or town council

  • blood in

    Phrase

    to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • blowing up

    Phrase

    a harsh scolding or reprimand

  • birdie

    Word

    a small bird, especially a young one

  • run around with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • get straight

    Phrase

    to make something clear or settled

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • in the black

    Phrase

    having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

  • stoop

    Word

    to bend your body forward and down

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • undone

    Word

    not finished or completed

  • BB gun

    Phrase

    a small gun that shoots tiny round metal pellets called BBs

  • rip off

    Phrase

    to steal something from someone

  • shooting range

    Phrase

    a place where people practice shooting guns at targets

  • dormitory

    Word

    a building where students live at a school or college

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • get into it

    Phrase

    to start arguing or fighting with someone

  • physical therapy

    Phrase

    medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • jam up

    Phrase

    to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • radiator

    Word

    a metal device that heats a room by carrying hot water or steam

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

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

  • shoot me

    Phrase

    a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

  • ping

    Word

    to send a quick message to someone

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • stint

    Word

    a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

  • operative

    Word

    working or in effect

  • firearm

    Word

    a gun that can be carried and used by one person

  • don't ask

    Phrase

    used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

  • dynamite

    Word

    a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • plumbing

    Word

    the pipes, fixtures, and other parts that carry water and waste in a building

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • straight As

    Phrase

    all A grades in school

  • blur

    Word

    a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

  • offender

    Word

    a person who has done something illegal or wrong

  • notify

    Word

    to tell someone officially or formally about something

  • homemade

    Word

    made at home, not in a store or factory

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • tilt

    Word

    to move or make something move into a sloping position

  • crushing

    Word

    causing a very heavy defeat or loss

  • foreman

    Word

    a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

  • north side

    Phrase

    the side of a place or object that is toward the north

  • science lab

    Phrase

    a room where students do science experiments

  • music room

    Phrase

    a room in a school where students learn or practice music

  • mule

    Word

    the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • bam

    Word

    a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • get in touch

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially by phone, email, or message

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • spread out

    Phrase

    to move things farther apart or make something open out

  • no worries

    Phrase

    used to tell someone not to worry or apologize

  • conviction

    Word

    a strongly held belief or opinion

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • free time

    Phrase

    time when you are not working and can do what you like

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