Chicago P.D. S8E7: English vocabulary

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

preserved in vinegar or salty water

making quick, sharp movements

the sides of the face below the eyes

a place or situation that people hope will bring success or happiness

an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

to cook something gently just below boiling point

a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

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

the act of sealing a hole or gap

the life or world believed to exist after death

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the way power and influence are arranged among countries in the world

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

to come up to someone suddenly, often in a threatening way

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

to smoke marijuana or another drug

the basic work or preparation needed before something can succeed

to accept an unpleasant task, blame, or embarrassment so others do not have to

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to go out into the streets to protest

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

allowed by law; legal

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

to shoot someone and kill them

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

to lead a group, team, or project

the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

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

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to a moderate degree; not too much

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

producing fruit

used to say that something is not believable

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

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

to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

to have known someone for a very long time

a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

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

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

a gunfight between two people or groups

to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

to suddenly enter a place by force

to waste time instead of doing something useful

a rifle that fires automatically, especially one used by soldiers

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

a large area of open grassland, especially in North America

very good or impressive

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a person who sells illegal drugs

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

to delay dealing with something