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Chicago P.D. S4E20: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 20CrimeDrama

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  • exigent

    Word

    needing quick action or attention

  • disfigure

    Word

    to spoil the appearance of something or someone

  • stipple

    Word

    to cover or draw with small dots or marks

  • triangulate

    Word

    to find the position of something by using measurements from known points

  • carpal

    Word

    relating to the wrist

  • contusion

    Word

    a bruise caused by a blow or fall

  • spineless

    Word

    lacking courage, strength of character, or determination

  • insubordination

    Word

    the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders

  • fingered

    Word

    to touch or move something with your fingers

  • abrasion

    Word

    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • copped

    Word

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

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  • ballistics

    Word

    the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

  • rosebud

    Word

    the unopened flower of a rose

  • saber

    Word

    a curved sword with one sharp edge

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • conclusive

    Word

    so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

  • subpoena

    Word

    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • evener

    Word

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

  • contemplate

    Word

    to think carefully about something for a while

  • grasping

    Word

    greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

  • kinship

    Word

    the relationship between people who are related by birth or marriage

  • clad

    Word

    dressed in something, or covered with something

  • exceedingly

    Word

    to a very great degree; extremely

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  • slotted

    Word

    having a narrow cut or opening

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • eyeball

    Word

    the round part of the eye

  • unravel

    Word

    to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

  • woodwork

    Word

    the skill or activity of making things from wood

  • involuntary

    Word

    done without conscious control

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • anyways

    Word

    used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • tailing

    Word

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

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • lacrosse

    Word

    a team sport played with long sticks and a small ball

  • revisit

    Word

    to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

  • bag and tag

    Phrase

    to put a dead body in a body bag and attach an identification tag

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • entry wound

    Phrase

    the wound where a bullet or other object enters the body

  • disobey

    Word

    to not do what a person, rule, or order says

  • buck for

    Phrase

    to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

  • land with

    Phrase

    to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with

  • call down

    Phrase

    to ask a god or spirit to send or cause something

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • carpal tunnel

    Phrase

    the narrow passage in the wrist that the median nerve passes through

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • manslaughter

    Word

    the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • flight risk

    Phrase

    a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

  • public record

    Phrase

    official information or documents that anyone can access

  • jerk around

    Phrase

    to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • notation

    Word

    a system of symbols used to show numbers, quantities, or musical notes

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • hide behind

    Phrase

    to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

  • under wraps

    Phrase

    kept secret or not yet made public

  • pay the bills

    Phrase

    to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

  • out of luck

    Phrase

    unable to get what you want or need

  • lock horns

    Phrase

    to get into a serious argument or conflict

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • communion

    Word

    a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life

  • see things

    Phrase

    to think you are seeing something that is not really there

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

    used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • caliber

    Word

    the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • police department

    Phrase

    the local office that handles police work in a town or city

  • defense attorney

    Phrase

    a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

  • settle on

    Phrase

    to choose something after thinking about different options

  • BB gun

    Phrase

    a small gun that shoots tiny round metal pellets called BBs

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • burner

    Word

    a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • corner store

    Phrase

    a small convenience store in a neighborhood

  • ledge

    Word

    a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

  • first woman

    Phrase

    the first woman to hold a particular role or title

  • imminent

    Word

    likely to happen very soon

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • hump

    Word

    a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

  • wrongly

    Word

    in a mistaken or incorrect way

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • match up

    Phrase

    to be the same as something else or agree with it

  • composite

    Word

    made of different parts or materials combined together

  • lafayette

    Word

    a city in Indiana, in the United States

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • chances are

    Phrase

    it is likely that something will happen or be true

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • pic

    Word

    a photo or picture

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

  • housekeeper

    Word

    a person employed to clean and take care of a house or hotel

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

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