The Rookie S4E9: English vocabulary

to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something

a person who is expected to be somewhere but is not there

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

the use of lies or dishonest tricks to get what you want

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

something used to trace or track something else

showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

able to change easily to fit new conditions or situations

giving someone an advantage or making success more likely

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

unwilling to spend money or give things to other people

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

to make someone feel extreme fear

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

unwelcome and annoying because it gets in the way or invades your space or privacy

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

caring more about other people than about yourself

good at doing something because of practice or training

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

moving with quick, light jumps

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

not very good; of only average quality

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

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

the late hours of the night

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to hit something quickly with your hand

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

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

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to indicate or suggest something

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to enjoy something in a relaxed, easygoing way

past tense and past participle of shoot

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

to lead a group, team, or project

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to work through something difficult, boring, or long with effort

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

an official court order that allows police to search a place

the study of human society and how people behave in groups

completely ready to begin something

something troublesome, harmful, or unpleasant

to try something in a small way to see if it will work or be accepted

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to say that something is new or surprising to you, or that you don't believe it

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

a police officer who investigates crimes

a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

to bend your body forward and down

to get free of something unwanted

a group of wild boars

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

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly