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Blue Bloods S12E20: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 20CrimeDrama

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  • recidivism

    Word

    the tendency of a convicted criminal to commit crimes again

  • forthwith

    Word

    immediately; at once

  • confidante

    Word

    a woman you trust and talk to about private matters

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • larceny

    Word

    the crime of stealing someone else's property

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • crock

    Word

    a large earthenware pot or jar

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • copped

    Word

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

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • masquerade

    Word

    a party where people wear masks and costumes

  • mano

    Word

    hand

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  • booby

    Word

    a stupid or foolish person

  • underage

    Word

    too young to be allowed to do something by law

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

  • misdemeanor

    Word

    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • incarceration

    Word

    the state of being kept in prison

  • defuse

    Word

    make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

  • raking

    Word

    the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

  • skied

    Word

    past tense of ski

  • penal

    Word

    relating to crime and punishment under the law

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • accommodating

    Word

    helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

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  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • police commissioner

    Phrase

    the person who leads a police force or police department

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • witness protection

    Phrase

    a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

  • fives

    Word

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

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • bag lady

    Phrase

    an informal word for a homeless woman who carries her belongings with her

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • mutiny

    Word

    an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

  • fall back

    Phrase

    move back to a safer place

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • contention

    Word

    a strong disagreement or argument

  • adhere

    Word

    to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan

  • petty larceny

    Phrase

    a minor theft offense involving something of low value

  • prosecute

    Word

    to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • behind the times

    Phrase

    old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas or styles

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • say grace

    Phrase

    to say a prayer before a meal

  • hold the phone

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

  • thanks for nothing

    Phrase

    an angry remark used to show that someone has not helped you at all

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • blush

    Word

    to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

  • take sides

    Phrase

    to support one side in a disagreement or competition

  • coyote

    Word

    a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

  • no deal

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

  • degradation

    Word

    the process of becoming worse or less valuable over time

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

  • taboo

    Word

    not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • the Bomb

    Phrase

    the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

  • speak out

    Phrase

    to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

  • resisting arrest

    Phrase

    the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • synonymous

    Word

    having the same or nearly the same meaning

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • disrespectful

    Word

    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • last words

    Phrase

    the final words someone says before they die

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • hold down

    Phrase

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

  • zoom in on

    Phrase

    to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

  • peel off

    Phrase

    to remove an outer layer or covering by pulling it away

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • bounty

    Word

    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • disconnect

    Word

    to break or end a connection between things

  • disastrous

    Word

    causing great damage, failure, or suffering

  • 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

  • live for

    Phrase

    to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

  • act on

    Phrase

    to act because of information, advice, or a rule

  • talk out of

    Phrase

    to persuade someone not to do something

  • gladly

    Word

    willingly; with pleasure

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • injure

    Word

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

  • medic

    Word

    a person trained to give emergency medical care

  • guideline

    Word

    a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

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