S.W.A.T. S1E12: English vocabulary

a place or position that gives you a good view of something

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

a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a small cut made with scissors or shears

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

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

relating to crime and punishment under the law

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

the reason or set of reasons for something

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to hit something quickly with your hand

the act of avoiding something or escaping from it

moving or walking with quick, light steps

shameless boldness

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to have sex

a limit that makes something harder or less flexible

A strong sexual desire for someone

to talk in a casual, lively way

attractive, stylish, and confident

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

a room or place where systems, machines, or operations are monitored and controlled

the set of laws that define crimes and punishments in a country or region

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

a small religious group with beliefs that differ from a larger religion

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a group of states, organizations, or groups joined together in an alliance

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

working properly and ready to use

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

cause something to improve a lot

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

a person who makes or sells candles

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a cover put over an animal's mouth to stop it biting or barking

the installation of cables or a cable system

almost; very nearly

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

strong wire with sharp blades used to stop people from getting in or out

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive

used to say that you have received and understood a message

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

to laugh quietly

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to tell someone to be quiet

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a serious operation on the brain

an official document that authorizes a job or repair to be done

a person who dives underwater using scuba equipment

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a container that holds ammunition or an explosive charge

a person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions