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Pilot: The Rookie (2018) S01E01 English vocabulary

Season 1 Episode 12018CrimeDramaComedy

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  • rile

    Word

    make someone annoyed or angry

  • stickler

    Word

    a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • magnify

    Word

    to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • outhouse

    Word

    a small building used as an outdoor toilet

  • athleticism

    Word

    the strength, speed, and skill that make someone good at sports

  • copped

    Word

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

  • tempering

    Word

    the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • dented

    Word

    slightly damaged by a dent

  • trespass

    Word

    to enter land or property without permission

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  • sycamore

    Word

    a tree with broad leaves, often planted for shade

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • catapult

    Word

    a device that throws objects by using a sudden release of force

  • unworthy

    Word

    not deserving respect, approval, or love

  • misdemeanor

    Word

    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • fetish

    Word

    an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • secretive

    Word

    not willing to tell people things or share personal information

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • rook

    Word

    a chess piece that can move any number of squares in a straight line

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • morgue

    Word

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

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  • horrific

    Word

    extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

  • internal affairs

    Phrase

    a police department that investigates complaints against officers

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • expiration

    Word

    the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gazelle

    Word

    a small antelope that runs very fast and lives in Africa and Asia

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • Petri dish

    Phrase

    a shallow dish with a lid, used for growing bacteria or other cells

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • mercenary

    Word

    a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • flex up

    Phrase

    to work extra hours, especially when you are available on call

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • coping

    Word

    the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • blazing

    Word

    burning very brightly and strongly

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • burglary

    Word

    the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • novelty

    Word

    the quality of being new, unusual, or different

  • haze

    Word

    a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • living hell

    Phrase

    a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • intimidate

    Word

    to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • trick question

    Phrase

    a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • questionable

    Word

    likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • sink in

    Phrase

    to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

  • sneak around

    Phrase

    to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

  • bank robber

    Phrase

    a person who steals money from a bank

  • bank manager

    Phrase

    the person who manages a bank branch

  • New Wave

    Phrase

    a style of music, art, or film that uses new ideas and breaks away from older styles

  • scrape

    Word

    to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • purge

    Word

    to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

  • tackled

    Word

    to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • customer service

    Phrase

    help and support a company gives to customers before, during, and after a purchase

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • bump on

    Phrase

    to hit something or someone accidentally while moving past

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • first up

    Phrase

    before anything else; as the first item or point

  • wrestle

    Word

    to struggle with someone by holding and pushing them, especially in a sport

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • flare

    Word

    to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • settle down

    Phrase

    to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • collared

    Word

    having a collar

  • forge

    Word

    make something false or copied in order to trick people

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