whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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Hawaii Five-0 S8E25: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 25CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
newsman
a man who reports the news on radio or television
electrocute
to kill someone or something with electricity
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
acumen
the ability to make smart, quick judgments, especially in a particular area
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
ancillary
supporting something more important, but not part of the main activity
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
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duress
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
perpetuity
the state of lasting forever or for an unlimited time
confidant
a person you trust with private thoughts or secrets
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
aground
stuck on the shore, sand, or rocks
saber
a curved sword with one sharp edge
incur
to have to pay or suffer something unpleasant, especially because of your actions
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
swoop
to move quickly down through the air
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise