underdressed
Worddressed less formally than is suitable for a particular occasion
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The Rookie S1E7: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 7CrimeDramaComedy
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overrate
Wordto think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is
wrangle
Wordto argue noisily and angrily
worser
Wordan old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
urination
Wordthe act of passing urine
trafficker
Worda person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods
welcomer
Worda person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
Worda court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
flinch
Wordto make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
leeway
Wordsome freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments
nosing
Wordthe front edge of a step or stair
canvass
Wordto go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
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murmuring
Worda soft, low, continuous sound
entitle
Wordto give someone the right to have or do something
infuriate
Wordto make someone extremely angry
copped
Wordto get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
felon
Worda person who has been convicted of a serious crime
abler
Wordmore able or skilled than someone or something else
chivalry
Wordthe traditional qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and courtesy
handcuff
Wordto put handcuffs on someone
sinus
Wordone of the air-filled spaces in the bones around the nose and eyes
murmur
Worda soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking
evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
notching
Wordmake small cuts or grooves in something
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misdemeanor
Worda minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
publicist
Worda person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something
narcotic
Worda drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
hermit
Worda person who lives alone, often for religious reasons
departmental
Wordrelating to a department in an organization
penal
Wordrelating to crime and punishment under the law
motoring
Worda drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
compel
Wordto force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
forget you
Phrasean angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you
hors d'oeuvre
Phrasesmall dishes served before the main course
negotiator
Worda person who helps people or groups reach an agreement
heartbreaking
Wordcausing very deep sadness or pain
indecent
Wordconsidered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate
indecent exposure
Phrasethe crime of exposing your genitals in public
depress
Wordto make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless
bucking
Wordmoving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
dodger
Worda person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses
hereby
Wordusing these words or actions to make something official
adrenaline
Worda hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited
gassing
Wordto talk in a casual, lively way
sizing
Worda process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
kill me
Phrasea rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
penal code
Phrasethe set of laws that define crimes and punishments in a country or region
leg up
Phrasean advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed
clipper
Worda person or thing that cuts or trims something
medical examiner
Phrasea government official who examines deaths to determine the cause
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
vested
Wordearned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away
speak of
Phraseto indicate or suggest something
step back
Phrasea setback or decline
ride with
Phraseto spend time with someone or be part of their group
shotted
Wordpast tense and past participle of shoot
gun down
Phraseto shoot someone and kill them
leverage
Wordthe power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
complicate
Wordto make something more difficult or harder to understand
head up
Phraseto lead a group, team, or project
wrapped up
Phraseso absorbed in something that you do not notice other things
superficial
Wordnot deep or detailed enough
gunning
Wordto shoot and kill someone with a gun
props
Wordobjects used in a play, movie, or TV show
volatile
Wordchanging quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems
booting
Wordthe process of starting a computer
search warrant
Phrasean official court order that allows police to search a place
ready to roll
Phrasecompletely ready to begin something
pooling
Wordthe act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
excite
Wordto make someone feel excited and eager
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
gung ho
Phrasevery enthusiastic and eager to do something
drug bust
Phrasea police raid that finds and seizes illegal drugs
walk out of
Phraseto leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger
no go
Phrasesomething that is not possible or not acceptable
run at
Phraseto rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way
earnest
Wordshowing strong, sincere feeling or serious purpose
contender
Worda person or team that has a good chance of winning something
glide
Wordto move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort
chilled
Wordkept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice
let me tell you
Phraseused to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic
ring in
Phraseto celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season
go back on
Phraseto fail to keep a promise or agreement
leading lady
Phrasethe main female actor in a film, play, or story
hit up
Phraseto contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something
personal day
Phrasea paid day off from work for personal reasons
ready up
Phraseto get ready for something
indistinct
Wordnot clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
bagging
Wordthe act of putting things into bags or packages
credible
Wordable to be trusted or believed
looping
Wordthe repeated playing of a video, song, or other media
cuff
Wordthe part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
can't help
Phraseto be unable to stop yourself from doing something
walk out
Phraseleave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
savior
Worda person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble
booze
Wordalcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
come along
Phraseto appear or happen, especially by chance
ride along
Phraseto travel with someone in their vehicle, especially as an observer or passenger
back onto
Phraseto drive a vehicle backward onto something
rogue
Worda dishonest or unprincipled person