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S.W.A.T. S2E20: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 20CrimeAction & AdventureDrama

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  • domesticate

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    to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farming

  • embalm

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    to preserve a dead body so it does not decay

  • pander

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    to try to please people in order to gain support, often in a dishonest way

  • pasty

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    pale and unhealthy-looking

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • chipper

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    cheerful and lively

  • gumbo

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    a thick soup or stew from the southern U.S., usually made with meat or seafood, vegetables, and rice

  • codeine

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    a medicine used to relieve pain and calm a cough

  • noxious

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    harmful, poisonous, or unpleasant to breathe, eat, or touch

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • lockup

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    a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding

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  • muscling

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    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • nosing

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    the front edge of a step or stair

  • traceable

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    able to be traced or followed

  • yelp

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    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • copped

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

  • cayenne

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    a hot red spice made from dried chili peppers

  • felon

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    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

  • desist

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    to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • enforcer

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    a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

  • inking

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    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • temperamental

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    having moods that change quickly and often

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  • hearse

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    a vehicle used for carrying a coffin to a funeral

  • jehovah

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    a name for God used in some Bible translations and by some Christians

  • trapper

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    a person who catches wild animals with traps, especially for fur

  • tat

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    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • evener

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

  • cartilage

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    a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

  • puma

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    a large wild cat from the Americas

  • heartache

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    deep sadness or emotional pain

  • necking

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    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

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    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • goth

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    a person who belongs to the goth subculture, which is known for dark clothes, makeup, and music

  • raking

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    the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

  • lotion

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    a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • pickled

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    preserved in vinegar or salty water

  • formulate

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    to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

  • penal

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    relating to crime and punishment under the law

  • kosher

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    allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

  • bolster

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    to support or strengthen something

  • sling

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    to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

  • posse

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    a small group of people brought together for a job or task

  • stripping

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    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • godmother

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    a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

  • swat

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    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • morgue

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    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • hefty

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    large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • massage parlour

    Phrase

    a place where people go to get a massage

  • street cred

    Phrase

    respect or credibility someone has in a cool or fashionable group

  • potting

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    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • tooling

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    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • fraudulent

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    involving fraud or deception

  • penal code

    Phrase

    the set of laws that define crimes and punishments in a country or region

  • massage parlor

    Phrase

    a place where people get massages, especially one that may be linked to illegal sex work

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • peep

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    a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

  • hop up

    Phrase

    to make a vehicle or engine more powerful or faster

  • fives

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    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • regal

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    looking or sounding like a king or queen; grand and dignified

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pickle

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    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • check you out

    Phrase

    a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

  • hit the streets

    Phrase

    to go out into the streets to protest

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • complicate

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    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • caption

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    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • rapped

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    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • nicking

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    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • slay

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    to kill a person or animal in a violent way

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • jarring

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    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • lay it on

    Phrase

    to exaggerate something when speaking

  • string out

    Phrase

    to make something last longer than necessary

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • roll with

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

  • stand over

    Phrase

    to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

  • deacon

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

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • under the influence

    Phrase

    affected by alcohol or drugs

  • serve time

    Phrase

    to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime

  • affirmative

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    showing agreement or saying yes

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • arming

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

  • confession booth

    Phrase

    a small enclosed place in a church where people confess their sins

  • surfer

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    to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

  • motivate

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    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • caliber

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    the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

  • chilled

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    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • go down with

    Phrase

    to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

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