Criminal Minds S14E12: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

the act of keeping horses in stables

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude

to take the place of something or someone

mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work

required or allowed by law

locked with a key

lasting for only a short time

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

considered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the crime of exposing your genitals in public

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

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

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to call on someone or something for help or support

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to explain something in more detail

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

a small organic compound that is used to build proteins

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

a person who kidnaps someone

to stop talking to someone and ignore them

to create or perform something without preparing it first

the act of moving something on wheels

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to make a feeling, memory, or image come to mind

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

relating to the senses, especially sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell

relating to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

something that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems

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

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to persuade or influence someone to do something

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the process of making a surface or material smooth

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

the act of making someone or something more active, interested, or alert

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a group of wild boars

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a substance in living things that speeds up chemical reactions

moving or able to move people strongly

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

a skill or area that someone is especially good at

a home where children live and are cared for when they cannot live with their parents

to pay for something as a treat or gift

able to act or make decisions without being controlled by others

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something