S.W.A.T. S5E5: English vocabulary

a worker who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

a sharp point or hook with a backward-facing point

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to change the structure or style of a room or building

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or annoyance

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

to hit something quickly with your hand

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

the act of stopping and taking something before it reaches its target

the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

the life or world believed to exist after death

to make it possible for something to happen

a person who kidnaps someone

to drive livestock into a pen or enclosure in a stockyard

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

a short text that explains a picture or photo

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

a tax, fee, or fine that is officially imposed

cause something to improve a lot

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

the person who did a crime or caused a problem

a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

completely wet

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

able to manage financially and avoid serious trouble

in a very short time, especially much faster than expected

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

kept secret or done in a hidden way

used to say that you have received and understood a message

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

Used to show strong agreement or approval

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

actively dealing with something or working on it

a person who tricks people in order to get money

a threat to kill someone

to let someone avoid punishment or a penalty

to fall or come down in large amounts

to ignore or dismiss someone or something in a rude way

at the very last possible moment before something happens

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

a person who has sex for money

very good or impressive

in a clear, direct way, with no doubt about what is meant

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

a large bird that eats dead animals

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

to play a recording again

to tell someone something so they can tell other people

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

your family background and the people you come from

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

the most important or best product, place, or thing in a group or company