Criminal Minds S15E6: English vocabulary

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

to shine or move with quick, irregular changes

likely to catch fire easily

to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

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

locked with a key

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

making you feel calm and relaxed

an informal, often joking way of saying someone has emotional problems because of a difficult relationship with their mother

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of sealing a hole or gap

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a person who is paid to kill someone

a person who kidnaps someone

to create or perform something without preparing it first

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

a weak point in someone or something that is otherwise strong

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a secret plan or motive that is not openly stated

a structure in a cell that carries genes and passes on genetic information

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

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive

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

to laugh quietly

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

the side of a stage that is on the actor’s right when facing the audience

a poster showing a person that the police want to find or arrest

a disagreement or fight between people living in the same home

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

to compete or fight against someone or something

to cause someone to make a mistake or lose their balance

to submit something, such as a request or application

covered with fur or looking like fur

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of saving something from loss or damage

a place with ice or a smooth surface for skating or hockey

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

past tense and past participle of bed

to grow or develop very well

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

used to tell someone to catch something you are throwing

the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration