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Chicago P.D. S4E2: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 2CrimeDrama

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  • ostracize

    Word

    to exclude someone from a group or social circle

  • phonics

    Word

    a method of teaching reading by linking letters with their sounds

  • sutured

    Word

    closed with stitches

  • expunge

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    to remove something completely, especially from a record or document

  • fop

    Word

    a man who dresses and behaves in a very showy, affected way

  • foreclose

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    to take away someone's property, especially a house, because they have not paid back a loan

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • reenlist

    Word

    to join the armed forces again

  • celibate

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    not having sex, often because of religious beliefs or personal choice

  • rebuff

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    to reject someone or something in a blunt or unfriendly way

  • wagering

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    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • paraphernalia

    Word

    a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • scalping

    Word

    the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price

  • stringer

    Word

    a freelance journalist who writes for a news organization from a particular area

  • laceration

    Word

    a deep cut or tear in the skin

  • correctness

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    the quality of being correct or free from mistakes

  • vertebra

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    one of the small bones that make up the spine

  • celibacy

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    the state of choosing not to marry and not having sexual relations

  • impersonate

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    pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

  • spotter

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    a person who watches for something or keeps watch

  • artiste

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    a performer, especially a singer, dancer, or actor

  • copped

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    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • cranial

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    relating to the skull

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  • underage

    Word

    too young to be allowed to do something by law

  • hazy

    Word

    not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

  • stalked

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    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • suture

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    a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

  • braving

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    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

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

  • washer

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    a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

  • derrick

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    a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • confide

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    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • hoof

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    the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

  • medallion

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    a large decorative medal, often worn on a chain or used as an ornament

  • inferno

    Word

    a large, destructive fire

  • loaning

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    the act of lending something to someone

  • reassign

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    to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

  • hemorrhage

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    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • stripping

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    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • abduct

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    to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • keep it real

    Phrase

    to be honest and authentic, especially in a cool or direct way

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • booming

    Word

    making a deep, loud sound

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • parole officer

    Phrase

    a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

  • police brutality

    Phrase

    violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • tracker

    Word

    a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • precaution

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    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • stronghold

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    a place that is strongly defended against attack

  • hoop

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    a circular ring or band

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • urgency

    Word

    the need for quick action

  • confide in

    Phrase

    to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

  • special needs

    Phrase

    the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

  • scalp

    Word

    the skin on the top of your head

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • brutality

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    extreme cruelty or violent behavior

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • buff

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    someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • pop pills

    Phrase

    to take pills, especially drugs, often or regularly

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • ghetto

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    a poor area of a city where many people from a minority group live

  • police department

    Phrase

    the local office that handles police work in a town or city

  • what's the deal

    Phrase

    an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

  • drive off

    Phrase

    to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

  • top dog

    Phrase

    the most powerful or important person in a group

  • resisting arrest

    Phrase

    the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

  • moving violation

    Phrase

    a traffic offense committed while a vehicle is moving

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • bust out

    Phrase

    to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

  • dope

    Word

    very good or impressive

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • rip off

    Phrase

    to steal something from someone

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • diagnostic

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    relating to tests that help find out what is wrong with something, especially a medical problem

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • zoned

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    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • rebound

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    the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

  • ping

    Word

    to send a quick message to someone

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

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