riffraff
people who are considered rough, unwanted, or of low social status
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Chicago P.D. S4E14: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 14CrimeDrama
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
preserver
a person or thing that protects or keeps something safe
douse
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
communicable
able to be passed from one person or thing to another, especially a disease
birthmark
a small mark on the skin that you have from birth or that appears soon after
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
patrolman
a police officer who patrols an area
authenticate
to prove that something is real, true, or genuine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
precautionary
done to prevent problems or danger
holster
a holder for carrying a handgun
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gangway
a passage for getting on or off a ship, plane, or train
posit
to suggest an idea or explanation as a starting point
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
nexus
a link or set of links between things
inhalation
the act of breathing in
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
curt
rude because it is very brief and not friendly
skim
to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention
indict
to formally accuse someone of a serious crime
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief