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Hawaii Five-0 S1E9: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 9CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • dignitary

    Word

    a person who is important because of a high rank or official position

  • aphrodisiac

    Word

    a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire

  • bullfrog

    Word

    a large frog that makes a deep, loud croaking sound

  • carotid

    Word

    either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • cranked

    Word

    turned or operated by a crank

  • copped

    Word

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

  • amish

    Word

    relating to the Amish, a Christian group known for simple, traditional living

  • rifling

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • spotless

    Word

    completely clean and free from marks or dirt

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

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  • cordon

    Word

    a line of police, soldiers, or guards that blocks access to an area

  • evener

    Word

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

  • junta

    Word

    a military group that takes control of a country after a coup

  • taurus

    Word

    the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

  • guerilla

    Word

    a fighter in a small armed group that attacks a larger army or government

  • arterial

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    relating to an artery

  • blindfold

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    a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

  • spiked

    Word

    having spikes or sharp points

  • homesick

    Word

    sad because you are away from home and miss it

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • cleanse

    Word

    to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

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  • deport

    Word

    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • conveniently

    Word

    in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

  • dump on

    Phrase

    to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

  • fly out

    Phrase

    a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • medical examiner

    Phrase

    a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • gunner

    Word

    a soldier who operates a gun or cannon

  • valet

    Word

    a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • censor

    Word

    to remove or block parts of a book, film, message, or other content because they are considered offensive or dangerous

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • hook up with

    Phrase

    to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

  • mass murderer

    Phrase

    a person who has killed many people in one incident

  • pay grade

    Phrase

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

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • circulate

    Word

    to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

  • paradox

    Word

    a situation or idea that seems impossible or contradictory but may still be true

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • stand over

    Phrase

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

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • sever

    Word

    to cut something off or separate it by force

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • arming

    Word

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

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • hands down

    Phrase

    by a large margin; easily and clearly

  • watch list

    Phrase

    a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

  • political asylum

    Phrase

    protection a country gives to someone who has been persecuted for political reasons

  • sniper rifle

    Phrase

    a rifle designed for accurate long-range shooting

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • revolve

    Word

    move around in a circle or orbit

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • top off

    Phrase

    to add a little more liquid or another ingredient so something is almost full

  • beef up

    Phrase

    to make something stronger, larger, or more effective

  • hook up

    Phrase

    to connect a device to a power source or another device

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • postpone

    Word

    to change a planned event or action to a later time

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • classify

    Word

    to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

  • informant

    Word

    a person who gives information, especially secretly

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • composite

    Word

    made of different parts or materials combined together

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • notification

    Word

    an alert or message that tells you something has happened or needs attention

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • injure

    Word

    to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

  • say what

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

  • fan club

    Phrase

    a group of people who support and admire a particular person, band, or show

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • crank

    Word

    a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • autopsy

    Word

    a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

  • authorization

    Word

    official permission to do something

  • organizer

    Word

    a person who arranges and runs an event or activity

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • batter

    Word

    to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

  • clearance

    Word

    the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • dialing

    Word

    the act of entering a phone number to call someone

  • footage

    Word

    recorded video material of an event or place

  • move in

    Phrase

    to begin living in a new home

  • strong man

    Phrase

    a man who is very physically strong

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