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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S14E9: English vocabulary

Season 14, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery

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  • garble

    Word

    to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted

  • adulterate

    Word

    to make something impure or lower in quality by adding a harmful or cheaper substance

  • wearily

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    in a tired, low-energy way

  • slosh

    Word

    to move through water or another liquid with a splashing sound

  • scabies

    Word

    a contagious skin condition that causes intense itching and a rash

  • shoeless

    Word

    without shoes; barefoot

  • bedspread

    Word

    a decorative cover for a bed

  • peeper

    Word

    someone who peeps or spies on others secretly

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • studding

    Word

    the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations

  • foreclose

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    to take away someone's property, especially a house, because they have not paid back a loan

  • hallucinate

    Word

    to see or hear things that are not really there

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  • bludgeon

    Word

    a heavy stick or club used as a weapon

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ajar

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    slightly open

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • dismemberment

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    the act of cutting up a body into pieces

  • welcomer

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

  • louse

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    a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body

  • laceration

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    a deep cut or tear in the skin

  • flagstaff

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    a pole that a flag is raised on

  • whimper

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    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • bellows

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

  • savagery

    Word

    extreme cruelty or violence

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  • awing

    Word

    causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration

  • prying

    Word

    too interested in other people's private matters

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • sickening

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    causing nausea or a feeling of disgust

  • overpowering

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    so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore

  • disprove

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    to prove that something is false or wrong

  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • sleazy

    Word

    dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • swab

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

  • bellow

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    to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

  • shudder

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    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • shriek

    Word

    a loud, sharp cry

  • sufferer

    Word

    a person who is suffering from an illness or painful condition

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • crackling

    Word

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • fixation

    Word

    the state of being fixed or made firm

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • collectible

    Word

    worth collecting because people want it or will pay a lot for it

  • evener

    Word

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

  • pry

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    to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • smeared

    Word

    covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • fruity

    Word

    having a taste or smell like fruit

  • bipolar

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    having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

  • chirp

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    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • formulate

    Word

    to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

  • huff

    Word

    to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

  • rant

    Word

    to speak angrily and at length

  • sedative

    Word

    a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

  • generalize

    Word

    to make a general statement or conclusion from specific facts or examples

  • eerie

    Word

    strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

  • paranoia

    Word

    a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

  • lingerie

    Word

    women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

  • long hour

    Phrase

    the late hours of the night

  • on acid

    Phrase

    used to describe something that is very strange, wild, or unpredictable

  • bury the lede

    Phrase

    in journalism, to delay the main point of a story and start with less important details

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • overpower

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    to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

  • distort

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    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • peep

    Word

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

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • probable cause

    Phrase

    legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

  • fives

    Word

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

  • vested

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    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • indulge

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    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • mumble

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • outreach

    Word

    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • bargain for

    Phrase

    to expect or allow for something, especially something unpleasant

  • saliva

    Word

    the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • stand over

    Phrase

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

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • powerless

    Word

    unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • wick

    Word

    the string in a candle or lamp that burns to give light

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • whack

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    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • hover

    Word

    to stay in one place in the air

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • sinner

    Word

    a person who has committed a sin

  • stoke

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    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

    used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • potent

    Word

    having a strong effect or influence

  • residue

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    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • machining

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    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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