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Hawaii Five-0 S5E13: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 13CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • posthaste

    Word

    very quickly and without delay

  • wheeze

    Word

    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • burlap

    Word

    a rough, strong cloth made from jute or hemp

  • decimate

    Word

    to damage or destroy something very badly

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • chessboard

    Word

    a board with 64 squares used for playing chess

  • honeybee

    Word

    a bee that makes honey and lives in a hive

  • avian

    Word

    relating to birds

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • ricochet

    Word

    to bounce off a surface after hitting it

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • respirator

    Word

    a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to protect you from harmful dust, smoke, or fumes

  • wiper

    Word

    a device or part that wipes or cleans a surface, especially a car windshield

  • pneumatic

    Word

    relating to air or gas

  • anthrax

    Word

    a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria

  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • thumping

    Word

    making a dull, heavy sound

  • shudder

    Word

    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • ingest

    Word

    to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

  • dyer

    Word

    a person whose job is to dye cloth or other materials

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

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  • saddled

    Word

    having a saddle on it

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

    Word

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

  • incubation

    Word

    the process of keeping eggs, cells, or microorganisms at the right temperature so they can develop

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • hiss

    Word

    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • doomsday

    Word

    the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

  • converse

    Word

    to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

  • groan

    Word

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

  • neutralize

    Word

    to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • screenings

    Word

    the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • char

    Word

    to burn something until it turns black

  • abduct

    Word

    to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

  • warp speed

    Phrase

    an extremely fast speed, especially in science fiction

  • straining

    Word

    the act of pulling something tight

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • cover up

    Phrase

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

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • extortion

    Word

    the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • ground forces

    Phrase

    the army units that fight on land

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • mercenary

    Word

    a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

  • 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

  • shrapnel

    Word

    small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

  • leverage

    Word

    the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

  • smoker

    Word

    a person who smokes tobacco regularly

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • adhere

    Word

    to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan

  • collateral

    Word

    property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

  • weakly

    Word

    in a weak or feeble way

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • sniff

    Word

    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

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • manila

    Word

    made of a strong brown paper used for folders, envelopes, and parcels

  • sprinter

    Word

    a person who runs very fast in short races

  • skid

    Word

    to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • fire away

    Phrase

    used to invite someone to ask questions or start talking

  • radio tower

    Phrase

    a tall structure that carries antennas for sending and receiving radio signals

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • afghan

    Word

    a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

  • disband

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    to end a group, organization, or team so that it no longer exists

  • cam

    Word

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

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • imminent

    Word

    likely to happen very soon

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

  • join up

    Phrase

    to connect things so they form one line or group

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • loco

    Word

    crazy or behaving in a wild or silly way

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • strained

    Word

    showing tension, worry, or discomfort

  • mortality

    Word

    the fact that all living things eventually die

  • 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

  • inactive

    Word

    not active, working, or being used

  • pant

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • respiratory

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    relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing

  • warp

    Word

    to bend or twist out of shape

  • serum

    Word

    a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

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