cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S3E17: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 17Drama
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dehydrate
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
diffused
spread out so it is not concentrated in one place
overstep
to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed
faze
to upset or embarrass someone
backboard
a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
forceps
a surgical tool with two arms used for holding or gripping things
scowl
to frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
wallop
to hit something hard, often with a single strong blow
spreader
a machine or tool used to spread something evenly over an area
ocular
relating to the eye or vision
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unbecoming
not suitable or appropriate for a situation
sexton
a church worker who looks after the building and grounds, and may ring the bells
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
perky
lively, cheerful, and full of energy
buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
paralyze
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
intellectually
in a way that relates to the mind, thinking, or intelligence
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
vigilant
watching carefully for danger or problems
couched
to express something in a particular way