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CSI: Miami S5E4: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 4DramaMysteryCrime

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  • veneering

    Word

    the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material

  • wheeze

    Word

    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • disconnection

    Word

    the state of being separated or not connected

  • distinguishable

    Word

    able to be seen or recognized as different

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • scalping

    Word

    the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price

  • maul

    Word

    to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing

  • cuticle

    Word

    the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

  • bicentennial

    Word

    the 200th anniversary of an important event

  • veneer

    Word

    a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

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  • slough

    Word

    to shed or remove a layer of dead skin or other outer covering

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • incite

    Word

    to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

  • pruning

    Word

    the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • congenital

    Word

    present from birth

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • tat

    Word

    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • cyanide

    Word

    a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

  • stalked

    Word

    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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  • rescind

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement

  • evener

    Word

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

  • budge

    Word

    to move a little, or make something move a little

  • cocking

    Word

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

  • brunette

    Word

    a woman or girl with dark brown hair

  • beneficiary

    Word

    a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

  • groan

    Word

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

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • gloss

    Word

    a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

  • boa

    Word

    a long scarf or neck decoration made of feathers or fur

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • morgue

    Word

    a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

  • hefty

    Word

    large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

  • prune

    Word

    a dried plum

  • insure

    Word

    buy insurance for something or someone

  • cleanup

    Word

    an act of cleaning a place or area

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • tit

    Word

    a small bird in the tit family

  • growl

    Word

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

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • dosage

    Word

    the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • slough off

    Phrase

    to get rid of something unwanted or no longer needed

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • absorption

    Word

    the process of taking in or soaking up a substance, light, heat, or sound

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • torso

    Word

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

  • mow

    Word

    to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • gable

    Word

    the triangular upper part of a wall under a sloping roof

  • implant

    Word

    to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

  • antidote

    Word

    a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

  • flake

    Word

    a small thin piece that has broken off from something

  • scalp

    Word

    the skin on the top of your head

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • inception

    Word

    the beginning or starting point of something, especially an organization, project, or process

  • arming

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

  • rendezvous

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    a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • restrain

    Word

    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • human resources

    Phrase

    the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

  • hug it out

    Phrase

    to end an argument or bad mood by hugging and making up

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • bust out

    Phrase

    to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • tow truck

    Phrase

    a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles

  • marriage certificate

    Phrase

    an official document that proves two people are legally married

  • expire

    Word

    to come to an end or stop being valid

  • slip into

    Phrase

    to put on clothes quickly and easily

  • ring around

    Phrase

    to phone several people one after another

  • ring round

    Phrase

    to phone several people one after another, usually to arrange something

  • accomplice

    Word

    a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • propeller

    Word

    a device with blades that spins to move a boat or aircraft forward

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pay the rent

    Phrase

    to earn enough money to cover your rent

  • at the wheel

    Phrase

    in control of a vehicle while driving it

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

  • order in

    Phrase

    to order food to be delivered to your home

  • run off

    Phrase

    to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

  • bumper

    Word

    the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

  • grind

    Word

    to crush something into small pieces or powder

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • medic

    Word

    a person trained to give emergency medical care

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