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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S15E11: English vocabulary

Season 15, Episode 11CrimeDramaMystery

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • pulverize

    Word

    to crush something into a fine powder or tiny pieces

  • duds

    Word

    clothes, especially old or casual clothes

  • inauspicious

    Word

    not likely to lead to success or good results

  • tarry

    Word

    to delay doing something; to stay somewhere longer than planned

  • constriction

    Word

    the act of making something narrower, or the state of becoming narrower

  • diuretic

    Word

    a medicine or substance that makes your body produce more urine

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • tryst

    Word

    a secret meeting between lovers

  • barometric

    Word

    relating to atmospheric pressure or a barometer

  • altimeter

    Word

    an instrument that measures height above sea level, especially in an aircraft

  • wry

    Word

    showing dry, slightly mocking humor

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  • tenuous

    Word

    weak, slight, or not very strong

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • capillary

    Word

    a very small blood vessel that carries blood between arteries and veins

  • camaraderie

    Word

    a friendly feeling of trust and warmth among people in a group

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • canvass

    Word

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

  • cellulose

    Word

    a substance in plants that makes cell walls strong

  • scorching

    Word

    extremely hot

  • vitals

    Word

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

  • scorch

    Word

    to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • jag

    Word

    a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • aeronautics

    Word

    the science and practice of designing and building aircraft and spacecraft

  • admittedly

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    used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

  • haystack

    Word

    a pile of hay

  • leakage

    Word

    the escape of liquid, gas, or energy through a hole or crack

  • evener

    Word

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

  • incursion

    Word

    a sudden short attack or movement into another place, especially across a border

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • nozzle

    Word

    the part at the end of a pipe, hose, or machine that lets liquid or gas come out in a controlled way

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • factoring

    Word

    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • retrieval

    Word

    the act of getting back something that was lost or stored

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • rigging

    Word

    the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

  • kinetic

    Word

    relating to motion or movement

  • detonate

    Word

    to make something explode

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • radial

    Word

    arranged like rays coming out from a center

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • vie

    Word

    to compete with someone for something

  • replicate

    Word

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

  • chute

    Word

    a sloping tube or slide that things move down

  • semen

    Word

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

  • elaborated

    Word

    to explain something in more detail

  • 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

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • yard up

    Phrase

    to drive animals into an enclosed area

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • propulsion

    Word

    the act of moving something forward, especially by using power

  • to bits

    Phrase

    very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • ballpark figure

    Phrase

    an approximate number or amount

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • cerebral

    Word

    relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

  • throttle

    Word

    a control that changes the speed or power of an engine

  • oddly

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • torso

    Word

    the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

  • simulator

    Word

    a machine or program that imitates a real machine, situation, or process for practice or testing

  • livelihood

    Word

    a way of earning the money you need to live

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • hide behind

    Phrase

    to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

  • ascent

    Word

    the act of going up or rising

  • have an accident

    Phrase

    a polite or informal way of saying that someone accidentally urinated or defecated in their clothes

  • hot and heavy

    Phrase

    Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • run out of gas

    Phrase

    to become very tired and unable to continue

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • blush

    Word

    to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • cut to the chase

    Phrase

    to get to the main point quickly

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • too right

    Phrase

    Used to show strong agreement or approval

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • disable

    Word

    to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

  • residue

    Word

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

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • skid

    Word

    to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • finish with

    Phrase

    to end a romantic relationship with someone

  • medical record

    Phrase

    an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

  • air pressure

    Phrase

    the pressure of the air around us

  • nose cone

    Phrase

    the pointed front part of a rocket, missile, or aircraft

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • onset

    Word

    the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant

  • milestone

    Word

    an important stage or event in a process or development

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