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Hawaii Five-0 S4E20: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 20CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • indoctrinate

    Word

    to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them

  • hydrochloric

    Word

    relating to hydrochloric acid

  • coagulation

    Word

    the process of changing from a liquid into a thicker or solid mass

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • flog

    Word

    to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment

  • infidel

    Word

    a person who does not belong to a particular religion, especially in historical or religious contexts

  • bogie

    Word

    a set of wheels and axles under a train carriage or other vehicle

  • interlock

    Word

    to connect or fit together so that the parts lock

  • pursuer

    Word

    a person or thing that is chasing someone or something

  • thermostat

    Word

    a device that controls the temperature in a room or building

  • senile

    Word

    showing mental decline that can happen in old age

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

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  • ratchet

    Word

    a device that lets a wheel or part move in one direction only

  • rustle

    Word

    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • propensity

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    a natural tendency to do something

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • lawless

    Word

    not controlled by law; lacking order or authority

  • trawler

    Word

    a fishing boat that uses a large net dragged through the water

  • shredding

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    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

  • copped

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

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • fateful

    Word

    likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next

  • decompose

    Word

    to break down naturally into simpler substances

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • thorax

    Word

    the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, especially in humans and other mammals

  • gearing

    Word

    the arrangement of gears in a machine or vehicle

  • sizzling

    Word

    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • spotless

    Word

    completely clean and free from marks or dirt

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • backlog

    Word

    a pile of work or tasks that have not been finished yet

  • peroxide

    Word

    a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms joined together

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • temps

    Word

    short for a temporary worker

  • harpoon

    Word

    a long spear with a barbed point, used for catching large sea animals

  • jihad

    Word

    a struggle or fight carried out in the name of Islam

  • evener

    Word

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

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • hiss

    Word

    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • withhold

    Word

    to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • glitch

    Word

    a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • righteousness

    Word

    the quality of being morally right and fair

  • projectile

    Word

    an object that is thrown or fired through the air

  • contraband

    Word

    goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • jetty

    Word

    a small pier or platform where boats can stop

  • detonate

    Word

    to make something explode

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • planetary

    Word

    relating to planets

  • keep it real

    Phrase

    to be honest and authentic, especially in a cool or direct way

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • ball bearing

    Phrase

    a small metal ball used in a bearing

  • displeasure

    Word

    a feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something

  • shred

    Word

    to cut or tear something into small pieces

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • stand corrected

    Phrase

    to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

  • in hiding

    Phrase

    in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

  • trajectory

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    the path that something moving through the air or space follows

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • suicidal

    Word

    having thoughts of killing yourself

  • blazing

    Word

    burning very brightly and strongly

  • wrapped up

    Phrase

    so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • way of thinking

    Phrase

    a person's usual way of thinking about things

  • on the radar

    Phrase

    likely to happen soon or attract attention

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dead horse

    Phrase

    a topic or argument that has been discussed too much and is no longer useful

  • paneling

    Word

    wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • safe house

    Phrase

    a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

  • disarm

    Word

    to take weapons away from someone or something

  • arming

    Word

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

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • 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

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • on earth

    Phrase

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

  • modem

    Word

    a device that connects a computer to the internet or another network

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • walk in on

    Phrase

    to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

  • turn against

    Phrase

    to start opposing someone or something you used to support

  • major league

    Phrase

    the highest level of competition in a sport

  • poster boy

    Phrase

    a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • afghan

    Word

    a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

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