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9-1-1 S3E18: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 18DramaCrimeAction & Adventure

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  • whir

    Word

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

  • wheeze

    Word

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

  • decapitation

    Word

    the act of cutting off someone's head

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • reattach

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    to attach something again

  • dislocation

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    the act of moving something out of its normal position

  • infringe

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    to break a law, rule, or agreement

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • whimper

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    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • peppering

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    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • grooving

    Word

    to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

  • vitals

    Word

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

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • inflated

    Word

    too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable

  • pining

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    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • hazy

    Word

    not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • dispatcher

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    a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • topple

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    to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

  • evener

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

  • budge

    Word

    to move a little, or make something move a little

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

    Word

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

  • discouraging

    Word

    making someone feel less hopeful or confident

  • ballooned

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    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • remodel

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    to change the structure or style of a room or building

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • homesick

    Word

    sad because you are away from home and miss it

  • saline

    Word

    containing salt or tasting like salt

  • inflate

    Word

    to fill something with air or gas so it becomes bigger or firmer

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

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

  • debris field

    Phrase

    an area in space filled with broken pieces from a wreck or explosion

  • dead to rights

    Phrase

    to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

  • wiggle

    Word

    to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • beaming

    Word

    smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gag reflex

    Phrase

    the automatic reaction that makes you retch when something touches the back of your throat

  • brag

    Word

    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • revolving

    Word

    turning around a central point or axis

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • up top

    Phrase

    a casual way to ask for a high five

  • child labor

    Phrase

    the use of children in work that is harmful or exploitative

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • miraculous

    Word

    very surprising and seeming impossible in a good way

  • torso

    Word

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

  • cabling

    Word

    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • hydraulic

    Word

    working by using the pressure of a liquid

  • ligament

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    a strong band of tissue that connects bones in a joint

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • hit the pause button

    Phrase

    to pause something for a short time

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • veggie

    Word

    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • arming

    Word

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

  • glide

    Word

    to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • get up in

    Phrase

    to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

  • look ahead

    Phrase

    to think about the future and plan for it

  • walking wounded

    Phrase

    injured people who can still walk

  • county line

    Phrase

    the boundary between two counties

  • piece out

    Phrase

    to make something complete by adding pieces or parts

  • observation deck

    Phrase

    a platform high up in a building where people can look out at the view

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • thinner

    Word

    a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • revolve

    Word

    move around in a circle or orbit

  • tag up

    Phrase

    in baseball, to stay on your base until a fly ball is caught

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • reflex

    Word

    a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • dictate

    Word

    to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

  • greatness

    Word

    the quality of being very successful, admired, or important

  • applicant

    Word

    a person who applies for a job, place, or position

  • moan

    Word

    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • spinal

    Word

    relating to the spine or spinal cord

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • moron

    Word

    an insulting word for a stupid person

  • rubble

    Word

    broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • flourish

    Word

    to grow or develop very well

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