whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
S.W.A.T. S2E3: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 3CrimeAction & AdventureDrama
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bondsman
a person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail
mouthed
having a mouth or mouthpiece of a particular kind
looker
a person who is very attractive
odometer
a device in a vehicle that shows how far it has traveled
overcharge
to ask someone to pay too much for something
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
sequestered
kept apart from other people or things, often in a private or hidden place
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
stenographer
a person who writes down spoken words, especially in court or at a meeting
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bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
doer
a person who takes action and gets things done
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
outrank
to have a higher rank or status than someone or something
retrial
a new trial of a case that has already been decided
ricochet
to bounce off a surface after hitting it
interlock
to connect or fit together so that the parts lock
impasse
a situation where no further progress is possible, especially because people disagree
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset