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S.W.A.T. S1E8: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 8CrimeAction & AdventureDrama

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  • greenroom

    Word

    a room where performers wait before or after going on stage or on air

  • crematory

    Word

    a place where bodies are cremated

  • frankincense

    Word

    a fragrant gum resin burned as incense, especially in religious ceremonies

  • myrrh

    Word

    a fragrant gum resin used in perfume, incense, and some medicines

  • humbug

    Word

    deceptive or false talk or behavior

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • undercut

    Word

    to sell something for less than a competitor

  • buckling

    Word

    the bending or curving of something under pressure

  • palmed

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    to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

  • ringleader

    Word

    the person who leads a group, especially one doing something bad or illegal

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

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  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • middleman

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    a person or company that helps two sides make a deal

  • mistletoe

    Word

    a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

  • trespass

    Word

    to enter land or property without permission

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • stitching

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    the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

  • rambling

    Word

    long and not clearly organized, especially in speech or writing

  • evener

    Word

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

  • bah

    Word

    an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance

  • invoice

    Word

    a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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  • tiling

    Word

    the process of covering a surface with tiles

  • chilling

    Word

    making you feel very cold; cold enough to make you shiver

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • cartel

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    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • friends in low places

    Phrase

    a humorous phrase for people or connections in shady or criminal circles

  • with bells on

    Phrase

    used to say you are very willing and eager to do something

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • decoy

    Word

    something used to trick or attract someone or something

  • all hands

    Phrase

    everyone in a ship's crew

  • charitable trust

    Phrase

    a legal arrangement that holds money or property to support a charity or public good

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • police commissioner

    Phrase

    the person who leads a police force or police department

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • camera ready

    Phrase

    ready to be printed or published

  • kidnapper

    Word

    a person who kidnaps someone

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • witness protection

    Phrase

    a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • cut out the middleman

    Phrase

    to deal directly with customers or buyers instead of using a middleman

  • accountability

    Word

    the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • rocker

    Word

    a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

  • outreach

    Word

    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • tempt

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    to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • deacon

    Word

    a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

  • alive and kicking

    Phrase

    still alive and well, especially after a long time or after seeming unlikely to survive

  • stocking

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    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • time being

    Phrase

    for now; until something changes

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • do the work

    Phrase

    to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • top to bottom

    Phrase

    completely, from one end to the other

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • motivate

    Word

    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • drug cartel

    Phrase

    an organized group that controls the illegal drug trade

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • launder

    Word

    wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

  • brawl

    Word

    a noisy, rough fight or argument

  • cam

    Word

    a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • tequila

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • want in

    Phrase

    to want to join in or be included in something

  • accomplice

    Word

    a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

  • kneel

    Word

    to rest on one or both knees

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • bounty

    Word

    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • bethlehem

    Word

    a town in the West Bank that is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • righteous

    Word

    morally good and fair; doing what is right

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • plank

    Word

    a long, flat piece of wood used in building or for making floors

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