slicking
making something smooth and glossy
Episode vocabulary
Hawaii Five-0 S5E4: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 4CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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fortuitous
happening by chance in a lucky or helpful way
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
throb
to beat or move with a strong, regular rhythm
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
preemptive
done to stop something before it happens, especially an attack
equalizer
a device that lets you adjust the balance of sound frequencies
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
hogging
to take or use more than your fair share of something
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
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henchman
a person who follows a powerful or evil leader and does unpleasant or illegal tasks for them
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
souring
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant
thumping
making a dull, heavy sound
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
cordon
a line of police, soldiers, or guards that blocks access to an area
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
vendetta
a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families