CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S11E9: English vocabulary

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

a person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict

a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

a substance made by a cell or gland and released into the body or outside it

showing disrespect or contempt

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

relating to the vagina

disagreement or lack of harmony between people or groups

not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

either of the two rounded parts at the back of the body below the waist

to express something in a particular way

a short, noisy argument

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

a sharp claw on a bird of prey

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

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

not giving a clear answer or result

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

a light, peaceful sleep

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

usually; in the normal way

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

relating to marriage or to a married couple

a noisy, confused disturbance

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

sheets, blankets, and other things used on a bed

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to talk in a casual, lively way

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

sexual conversation over the phone

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

a setback or decline

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to make an aircraft’s nose point downward sharply

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to become very angry or upset

a bar or set of bars used as a fence, guard, or support

to resign from an important job or public position

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to lead a group, team, or project

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

relating to the front part of something

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

to take a machine, vehicle, or other object apart so the parts can be used again

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

used to introduce a good point or advantage in a bad situation

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

the skin on the top of your head

to make someone feel excited and eager

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

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

not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion

to fight or argue intensely

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

a tank that holds oxygen for breathing, especially underwater or in medical use

sex without using protection against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections

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