predetermine
Wordto decide or arrange something in advance
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Blue Bloods S4E3: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 3CrimeDrama
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pigeonhole
Wordto put someone into a limited category or stereotype
rile
Wordmake someone annoyed or angry
blare
Wordto make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
Wordan old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
acquit
Wordto say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
stenographer
Worda person who writes down spoken words, especially in court or at a meeting
frisk
Wordto search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items
forthwith
Wordimmediately; at once
scoff
Wordto show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
retrial
Worda new trial of a case that has already been decided
muscling
Wordthe use of force or pressure to get something
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insubordination
Wordthe act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders
holster
Worda holder for carrying a handgun
poling
Wordthe act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
copped
Wordto get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
Wordmore able or skilled than someone or something else
exhale
Wordto breathe air out of your lungs
shriek
Worda loud, sharp cry
wail
Wordto cry out in a long, high, sad sound
remand
Wordto send a case back to a lower court for further action
jacketed
Wordcovered with a protective outer layer
vigilant
Wordwatching carefully for danger or problems
patronize
Wordto treat someone as if you are better or more important than them
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evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
tailed
Wordhaving a tail
assailant
Worda person who attacks someone physically
withhold
Wordto deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive
necking
Wordkissing and touching someone in a sexual way
mitigate
Wordto make something less severe, harmful, or painful
factoring
Wordthe practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
departmental
Wordrelating to a department in an organization
moderator
Worda person who leads and controls a discussion, meeting, or online group
huff
Wordto breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed
compel
Wordto force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
screech
Worda loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
negotiator
Worda person who helps people or groups reach an agreement
stripping
Wordthe act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
should hope
Phraseused to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected
discredit
Wordto damage someone’s or something’s reputation
tailing
Wordthe act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
tripping
Wordmoving or walking with quick, light steps
Big Brother
Phrasea person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
your boy
PhraseI, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
civil liberty
Phrasebasic rights and freedoms that protect people from unfair government control
police commissioner
Phrasethe person who leads a police force or police department
confidential informant
Phrasea person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal
disobey
Wordto not do what a person, rule, or order says
settle with
Phraseto get revenge on someone
stout
Wordsomewhat fat or heavy in build
guise
Wordan outward appearance that hides the real nature of something
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
go at
Phraseto attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
hot date
Phrasean informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual
hinge on
Phraseto depend completely on one thing
tail in
Phraseto fasten one end of something into a wall or other support
shotted
Wordpast tense and past participle of shoot
bounding
Wordmoving quickly with light, springy steps
badge of honor
Phrasesomething that makes a fact or quality seem proud, admirable, or positive
lawful
Wordallowed by law; legal
booty
Wordstolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates
casing
Worda hard outer cover that protects or encloses something
collateral
Wordproperty or other valuable item used to secure a loan
time in
Phraseto record that you have started work or a shift
civil right
Phrasea legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment
validity
Wordthe quality of being true, correct, or legally acceptable
gunning
Wordto shoot and kill someone with a gun
number seven
Phrasethe batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order
buy in
Phraseto start supporting an idea, plan, or project
all bets are off
Phraseused to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
please God
Phraseused to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it
don't give me that
Phrasean informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said
chuckle
Wordto laugh quietly
sounder
Worda group of wild boars
hinge
Worda metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut
funnel
Worda tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening
susceptible
Wordlikely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something
as ever
Phraseas usual; as always
figuring out
Phrasethe process of trying to understand or solve something
let off
Phraseto let someone avoid punishment or a penalty
Thanksgiving Day
Phrasea holiday in the US and Canada for giving thanks and sharing a big meal
indistinct
Wordnot clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
bagging
Wordthe act of putting things into bags or packages
deposition
Worda formal statement made under oath, often for use in court
consolation
Wordcomfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset
listen in
Phraseto listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast
likelihood
Wordthe chance that something will happen
walk out
Phraseleave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
eyewitness
Worda person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
what do you want
Phrasea rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
grunt
Worda short, low sound made by a person or an animal
bossed
Wordto give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
in order
Phraseready, arranged, or working properly
armed robbery
Phrasea robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one
work in
Phraseto find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
make up
Phraseto invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
check up on
Phraseto visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
wedge
Worda piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart
bridging
Wordthe act of building a bridge