CSI: Miami S2E15: English vocabulary

able to be used in place of something else without making a difference

the presence of a large number of harmful insects or animals in a place

showing a lot of blood or violence

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger

covered with a protective outer layer

removed from the shell or husk

to enter land or property without permission

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

described by law as deserving punishment

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

a person who attacks someone physically

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

an object that is thrown or fired through the air

the state of being anonymous

an opening or gap, especially in a machine or camera

locked with a key

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the act of moving something on wheels

(of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

official information or documents that anyone can access

not deep or detailed enough

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

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

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way

to be very effective and bring a big improvement

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a problem or difficulty that makes progress harder

the process of making a surface or material smooth

suddenly and without warning

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

in the direction that a river or stream flows

a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

to become less serious, tense, or upset

small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

something that supplies food, water, or other resources

an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

To accept or agree with something

a market in which prices are set by supply and demand, with little or no government control

a main character in an action movie who is brave and tough

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

a chemical element that is important for plant and animal life

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

swelling, redness, heat, and pain in part of the body, often caused by injury or infection

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

covered with small dots or spots

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

a small oval nut that grows inside a hard shell

a gun that can be carried and used by one person