FBI S5E1: English vocabulary

past tense and past participle of shoot

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a bar or set of bars used as a fence, guard, or support

to lead a group, team, or project

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

an FBI or other government detective

completely ready to begin something

behaving like the character you are playing, not like yourself

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

completely worth the money or effort

to expect something or think it will happen

a series of short, sharp sounds

to take weapons away from someone or something

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

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

to criticize someone in a harsh or rude way

the quality of being trusted and believed

a person who studies economics or works as an expert in economics

a person or team that has a good chance of winning something

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

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

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

the process of trying to understand or solve something

a code you use to open or log in to something

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

to appear again after being gone or hidden

to keep partying or having fun

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

having many bends or turns

the part of a car that starts the engine

people who have little money or wealth

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

as; in the same way that

in a fresh or newly made way

to spread people or things over a wider area

to reduce something as much as possible

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

not carrying a weapon

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

a tendency or preference toward something

to go faster

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

an official card or document that shows who someone is

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

to travel toward the south

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

a person or company that arranges the buying and selling of things like property, stocks, or insurance for others

relating to the treatment of mental illness

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

very loud and forceful

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

the bride, groom, and the close family and friends with them at a wedding

a city area between four streets

having firm, well-defined muscles

to move people out of a dangerous place to safety

explode or burst violently

the address you use for sending and receiving email