Chicago Fire S6E6: English vocabulary

to shine or move with quick, irregular changes

the act of lending something to someone

the dead body of an animal

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

a command telling someone to come forward and stand in the center

an insulting word for someone who spends a lot of time doing office work at a desk

to be very bad or worthless

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to show clearly that something is true or real

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

becoming weaker or less active

to honor an event or place by being present

an elected member of a city or town council

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to land or settle lightly on something

a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

cause something to improve a lot

to exaggerate something when speaking

money kept aside for small everyday expenses

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to attract a lot of attention or cause a stir

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

no longer modern, useful, or accepted

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

believing that something is true, often when it is not

to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

Used to show strong agreement or approval

used to say cheers before drinking alcohol

a group of wild boars

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

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

a complete repair or improvement of something

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

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

a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a large bird that eats dead animals

to get something by finding or gathering it with difficulty

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

a list of people or things arranged in a line

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

in a willing or ready way

the part of the large intestine between the small intestine and the rectum

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to grow or develop very well

as; in the same way that

a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

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

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

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

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

not having the skills or ability needed to do something well