foreclose
to take away someone's property, especially a house, because they have not paid back a loan
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Chicago P.D. S3E1: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 1CrimeDrama
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ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
furlough
a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison
whittle
to cut or shape wood by shaving off small pieces with a knife
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
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
cornfield
a field where corn is grown
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
snag
a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
misdemeanor
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
reinstate
to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position
factoring
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
embezzlement
the crime of taking money or property that you were trusted to manage
correctional
relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders
jerking
making quick, sharp movements
cartel
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
whew
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness