S.W.A.T. S1E2: English vocabulary

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut

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

make small cuts or grooves in something

an informal word for a man

appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so

to crowd or gather closely together

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a game or lottery in which people buy tickets with numbers and prizes are given to winning numbers drawn at random

the sides of the face below the eyes

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

locked with a key

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

to hit something quickly with your hand

moving or walking with quick, light steps

violent or very messy disorder; chaos

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

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

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

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

to keep a situation under control or handle your part of it

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

to make a vehicle or engine more powerful or faster

the less pleasant or negative side of something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

not strict, careful, or controlled enough

a person who stands outside a theater, circus, or similar place and tries to attract customers

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

to publicly disagree with your group or organization

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

to choose someone on a dating app by swiping their profile to the right

the starting stance used in long-track speed skating

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

very tired and lacking energy

a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

used to introduce a good point or advantage in a bad situation

to get along well with other people and cooperate easily

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

far away; at a great distance

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

used to say that you have received and understood a message

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

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

a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

the main female actor in a film, play, or story

a situation where people or things are very close together and there is little space

to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

very good or impressive

without paying anything

a small convenience store in a neighborhood

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

to delay dealing with something