gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
Episode vocabulary
Chicago Fire S6E8: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 8Drama
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beget
to cause something to happen or develop
backboard
a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
snuggle
to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
badgering
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
opiate
a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain
aloe
a plant with thick, spiky leaves that contains a soothing gel
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
swerve
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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bolting
running away suddenly and quickly
swoop
to move quickly down through the air
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
ringer
a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else
encampment
a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
stabling
the act of keeping horses in stables
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
narcotic
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
ploy
a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage
prescribe
to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment
wobble
to move or shake unsteadily from side to side