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CSI: Miami S8E13: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 13DramaMysteryCrime

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  • splotch

    Word

    a large, irregular spot or stain

  • cochlear

    Word

    relating to the cochlea, the spiral part of the inner ear

  • chock

    Word

    a block or wedge placed under a wheel to keep a vehicle from moving

  • inconsequential

    Word

    not important or likely to have much effect

  • malleable

    Word

    easy to bend, shape, or press without breaking

  • tinnitus

    Word

    a condition that causes you to hear ringing or buzzing in your ears

  • indiscretion

    Word

    a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior

  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • chloroform

    Word

    a colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and sometimes as a solvent

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • magnify

    Word

    to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

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  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • insubordination

    Word

    the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders

  • refresher

    Word

    a short course or session that helps you review something you already learned

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • sordid

    Word

    morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

  • copped

    Word

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

  • sully

    Word

    to damage the good name or purity of something

  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • subpoena

    Word

    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • lint

    Word

    small loose fibers from cloth, hair, or fabric

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • wield

    Word

    to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

  • deepen

    Word

    to make something more intense, serious, or detailed

  • tiling

    Word

    the process of covering a surface with tiles

  • dead fish

    Phrase

    a sexual partner who lies still and does not respond during sex

  • boa

    Word

    a long scarf or neck decoration made of feathers or fur

  • damaged goods

    Phrase

    people or things that are seen as no longer acceptable, useful, or desirable

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • platter

    Word

    a large, flat dish used for serving food

  • caretaker

    Word

    a person who looks after a building or property

  • bidder

    Word

    a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • penetrating

    Word

    clear and strong, and hard to ignore

  • swipe

    Word

    to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • rough up

    Phrase

    to attack and beat someone severely

  • assassinate

    Word

    to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

  • fives

    Word

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

  • to bits

    Phrase

    very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • reflective

    Word

    thinking carefully about your own thoughts, feelings, or actions

  • paternal

    Word

    relating to a father

  • pay grade

    Phrase

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

  • torso

    Word

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

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • abduction

    Word

    the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

  • hide behind

    Phrase

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

  • special treatment

    Phrase

    unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

  • make quick work of

    Phrase

    to do something very quickly and easily

  • flake

    Word

    a small thin piece that has broken off from something

  • pooling

    Word

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

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • tabloid

    Word

    a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

  • samurai sword

    Phrase

    a Japanese sword, especially a katana

  • tattoo gun

    Phrase

    a machine used for tattooing

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • hands up

    Phrase

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

  • gland

    Word

    an organ in the body that makes and releases chemicals

  • back out

    Phrase

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

  • stroll

    Word

    a short, relaxed walk

  • ring in

    Phrase

    to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

  • blood sample

    Phrase

    a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

  • family court

    Phrase

    a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

  • hearing loss

    Phrase

    a partial or complete loss of the ability to hear

  • feud

    Word

    a long, angry argument or conflict

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • foster care

    Phrase

    care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • inconsistent

    Word

    not staying the same or not matching in different situations

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • penetrate

    Word

    to go into or through something, often with force or difficulty

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • vibration

    Word

    a shaking or trembling movement

  • assert

    Word

    to say something firmly and clearly, especially a fact or opinion

  • disgrace

    Word

    to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • gradual

    Word

    happening slowly over a period of time, not suddenly

  • duct

    Word

    a tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or another substance

  • samurai

    Word

    a Japanese warrior from the past

  • concussion

    Word

    a brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often causing confusion or dizziness

  • bamboo

    Word

    a tall tropical plant with hard, hollow stems

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