The Rookie S4E7: English vocabulary

to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration

ruthless and intensely competitive

to hang or place something loosely over something else

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

to move quickly down through the air

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to express something in a particular way

the act of combing hair

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

to move a little, or make something move a little

the act of forcing something on someone, or something that feels like an unwanted burden

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

giving off a bright, glowing light or color

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water

to put someone or something in danger

to shine or move with quick, irregular changes

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

a city in southwestern Colombia

relating to crime and punishment under the law

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

locked with a key

to complain in a high, annoying voice

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the set of laws that define crimes and punishments in a country or region

a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, often making you lose your balance

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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 indicate or suggest something

to provide yourself or other people with weapons

an official who makes decisions in a game such as cricket or baseball

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start burning, or make something start burning

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

imagined rather than real

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

the quality of being open and honest, especially about decisions or money

a person who helps someone improve their life and reach personal goals

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

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

a small musical instrument you play by blowing or sucking air through holes

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the process of making a surface or material smooth

without making any progress

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

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

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

a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

a person who does gymnastics

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

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

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

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

actively dealing with something or working on it

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court