estrange
to make people less close or friendly
Episode vocabulary
Hawaii Five-0 S5E22: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 22CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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typify
to be a typical example of something
absinthe
a strong alcoholic drink flavored with wormwood and anise
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
unwitting
not knowing about something, so not intentional
ibis
a large bird with a long curved bill, long neck, and long legs
dopey
silly, confused, or a little stupid in a way that can seem funny or endearing
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
copious
large in amount or number; plentiful
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
postmark
the mark stamped on a letter or package by the post office, showing where and when it was mailed
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
retrace
to go back over the same route or path
authenticate
to prove that something is real, true, or genuine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
sweepstakes
a contest in which people enter for a chance to win a prize, often without paying
transgression
an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code
exhaustive
very thorough and complete
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
incur
to have to pay or suffer something unpleasant, especially because of your actions
samaritan
a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger
couched
to express something in a particular way
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely