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The Rookie S4E15: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 15CrimeDramaComedy

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  • condescend

    Word

    to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else

  • coddle

    Word

    to treat someone with too much care or protection

  • collude

    Word

    to secretly work together, usually to do something dishonest or harmful

  • misplace

    Word

    to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it

  • replaceable

    Word

    able to be replaced by something else

  • reservist

    Word

    a member of a military reserve force

  • dilate

    Word

    to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • toxicology

    Word

    the study of poisons and how they affect living things

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • condolence

    Word

    an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

  • copped

    Word

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

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  • felon

    Word

    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

  • vitals

    Word

    the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

  • sieve

    Word

    a tool with a mesh bottom used for separating fine material from larger pieces

  • dispatcher

    Word

    a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • stitching

    Word

    the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

  • evener

    Word

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

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • streaked

    Word

    having thin lines or marks of a different color

  • kiosk

    Word

    a small shop or stand that sells things like newspapers, snacks, or tickets

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • convene

    Word

    to gather people together for a meeting or event

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  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

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

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • shadowing

    Word

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

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • hitter

    Word

    a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

  • cookbook

    Word

    a book of recipes and cooking tips

  • far out

    Phrase

    very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

  • stop the bleeding

    Phrase

    to stop a bad situation from getting worse

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • manly

    Word

    showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

  • hit man

    Phrase

    a person who is paid to kill someone

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • eradicate

    Word

    to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • superficial

    Word

    not deep or detailed enough

  • prosecute

    Word

    to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

  • let on

    Phrase

    to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

  • pleading

    Word

    showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • behind the scenes

    Phrase

    done or happening out of public view, especially secretly

  • veggie

    Word

    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • allegation

    Word

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

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hands up

    Phrase

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

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • foremost

    Word

    most important, famous, or powerful

  • winning streak

    Phrase

    a period when someone or a team keeps winning

  • plain clothes

    Phrase

    clothes worn by someone who is not in uniform

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • commodity

    Word

    a basic raw material or farm product that is bought and sold in large amounts

  • setback

    Word

    a problem that slows or stops progress

  • good will

    Phrase

    friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

  • reality show

    Phrase

    a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

  • expire

    Word

    to come to an end or stop being valid

  • vulture

    Word

    a large bird that eats dead animals

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • hold down

    Phrase

    to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • road rage

    Phrase

    anger or aggressive behavior shown by a driver in traffic

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • 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

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • zoned

    Word

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

  • icy

    Word

    very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

  • head off

    Phrase

    to stop something bad from happening

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • monte

    Word

    a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • stint

    Word

    a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

  • maternity

    Word

    the state of being pregnant or having a baby

  • settle down

    Phrase

    to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

  • parking meter

    Phrase

    a machine where you pay to park your car for a limited time

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • disgrace

    Word

    to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • accessory

    Word

    something added to make an outfit look better or work better

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • hand on

    Phrase

    to give something to another person

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • wade

    Word

    to walk through water or another liquid with effort

  • inject

    Word

    to put a liquid, drug, or other substance into something or someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • stick around

    Phrase

    to stay in a place for a while and not leave

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

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