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S.W.A.T. S1E21: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 21CrimeAction & AdventureDrama

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • woodsman

    Word

    a man who works in the woods, especially cutting down trees

  • gizzard

    Word

    a thick, muscular part of a bird's stomach that grinds food

  • rile

    Word

    make someone annoyed or angry

  • statics

    Word

    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • scoff

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

  • sapling

    Word

    a young tree with a thin trunk

  • frisky

    Word

    lively, playful, and full of energy

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • ricochet

    Word

    to bounce off a surface after hitting it

  • railroading

    Word

    the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly

  • copped

    Word

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

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  • rifling

    Word

    the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

  • infraction

    Word

    a small breaking of a law or rule

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • homing

    Word

    returning to its home or nest from far away

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • dispatcher

    Word

    a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • flutter

    Word

    to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • retaliate

    Word

    to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • groan

    Word

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

  • chirp

    Word

    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • jackal

    Word

    a wild animal like a small dog, found in Africa and Asia

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • godmother

    Word

    a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

  • swat

    Word

    to hit something quickly with your hand

  • spray and pray

    Phrase

    to use a lot of effort or resources in an unplanned, untargeted way and hope something works

  • bucking

    Word

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

  • savoy

    Word

    a type of cabbage with curly, crinkled leaves

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • in the streets

    Phrase

    among ordinary people, especially in public life

  • anesthetic

    Word

    a drug used to stop pain or make someone unconscious during a medical procedure

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • put up on

    Phrase

    to tell someone useful or current information

  • brag

    Word

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

  • lash

    Word

    to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • outnumber

    Word

    to be greater in number than someone or something

  • scattering

    Word

    the act of spreading things out in different directions

  • fives

    Word

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

  • gun up

    Phrase

    to press the accelerator hard so a vehicle goes faster

  • bear away

    Phrase

    to carry or move something away from a place

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • stronghold

    Word

    a place that is strongly defended against attack

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • nightfall

    Word

    the time when it starts to get dark in the evening

  • deacon

    Word

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

  • special treatment

    Phrase

    unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

  • washed out

    Phrase

    having colours that are weak and faded

  • bounce off the walls

    Phrase

    to be very excited, restless, or agitated

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sturdy

    Word

    strong and solid, so it can be used without breaking or falling over easily

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

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

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • motivate

    Word

    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • restrain

    Word

    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • stirring

    Word

    moving or able to move people strongly

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • sneak around

    Phrase

    to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

  • flare gun

    Phrase

    a gun that fires signal flares

  • rile up

    Phrase

    to make someone feel annoyed or angry

  • incident report

    Phrase

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

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • bouncing

    Word

    moving up and down repeatedly

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • corner store

    Phrase

    a small convenience store in a neighborhood

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • top off

    Phrase

    to add a little more liquid or another ingredient so something is almost full

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • shooting gallery

    Phrase

    a place where people shoot at targets for practice or sport

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

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