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Pilot: The Flash (2014) S01E01 English vocabulary

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  • tannic

    Word

    relating to tannin

  • oxygenate

    Word

    to add oxygen to something or make it contain more oxygen

  • glycerin

    Word

    a clear liquid used in medicines, cosmetics, and soap

  • stubbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of stub

  • aphrodisiac

    Word

    a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire

  • hydrochloric

    Word

    relating to hydrochloric acid

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • rearer

    Word

    a person who breeds and cares for animals

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

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  • laceration

    Word

    a deep cut or tear in the skin

  • plastering

    Word

    the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster

  • hoodlum

    Word

    a person who commits crimes or behaves violently

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • bellows

    Word

    a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

  • recurrence

    Word

    the fact of happening again

  • ginseng

    Word

    the root of a plant used in herbal medicine and drinks

  • abrasion

    Word

    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • terrorize

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

  • copped

    Word

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

  • duster

    Word

    a cloth or tool used for removing dust from furniture and other surfaces

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  • poodle

    Word

    a dog with curly fur that is often cut in a special style

  • ballistics

    Word

    the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

  • disloyal

    Word

    not loyal or faithful to a person, group, or cause

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • stiffness

    Word

    the quality of being stiff, tight, or hard to move

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • clipping

    Word

    a small piece cut off something

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • parchment

    Word

    a strong, smooth material made from animal skin and used for writing or books in the past

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • nitrate

    Word

    a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

  • phosphorus

    Word

    a chemical element used by living things and in fertilizers and matches

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • mover

    Word

    a person or company that helps people move to a new home

  • metabolic

    Word

    relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

  • communicator

    Word

    a person who is good at expressing ideas clearly

  • iodine

    Word

    a chemical element used in medicine and as a nutrient in small amounts

  • reactive

    Word

    reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

  • insignia

    Word

    a badge, emblem, or mark that shows rank, membership, or authority

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • anyways

    Word

    used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • magnesium

    Word

    a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

  • morgue

    Word

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

  • decoy

    Word

    something used to trick or attract someone or something

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • dehydration

    Word

    the condition of having lost too much water

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • glucose

    Word

    a simple sugar that the body uses for energy

  • at rest

    Phrase

    dead, in a respectful way

  • brain wave

    Phrase

    the regular patterns of electrical activity in the brain

  • carry away

    Phrase

    to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

  • buck for

    Phrase

    to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • hit man

    Phrase

    a person who is paid to kill someone

  • insulation

    Word

    the use of material to stop heat, sound, or electricity from passing through something

  • hot date

    Phrase

    an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • check you out

    Phrase

    a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • crumble

    Word

    to break into small pieces or fall apart

  • fall back

    Phrase

    move back to a safer place

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • scum

    Word

    a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • deficiency

    Word

    a lack of something that is needed or expected

  • scramble

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    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • volatile

    Word

    changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems

  • tread

    Word

    to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • build in

    Phrase

    to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

  • house call

    Phrase

    a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

  • whack out

    Phrase

    to make something quickly and carelessly

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • damn well

    Phrase

    used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

  • whack

    Word

    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • brew

    Word

    to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

  • be rid of

    Phrase

    to get free of something unwanted

  • worst enemy

    Phrase

    someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

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