FBI S1E7: English vocabulary

to hit something quickly with your hand

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

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

a person or group that many people strongly dislike or blame

work that is paid by the hour or by the time spent, not by the amount produced

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

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

the use of material to stop heat, sound, or electricity from passing through something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to arrive suddenly and take control of a situation

to upgrade to a higher technology level

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

to land or settle lightly on something

to do something with full effort or confidence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

an FBI or other government detective

a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

unfinished things that still need attention

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a group of wild boars

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

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a person who steals money from a bank

a vehicle with strong armor used to carry money or other valuables

a vehicle with armor used to transport money or other valuables safely

a truck that is protected with armor and used to transport money or other valuables

at the very last possible moment before something happens

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

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

to hit something hard while moving

to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

very excited and full of energy

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

in poor condition; not healthy or working well

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to think about the past, or about what happened before

having many bends or turns

used to say what is best or most suitable in a perfect situation

to support a claim with facts or proof

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to find someone or something after searching for them

to destroy something completely or make it disappear

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

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

showing no pity or mercy

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a strap or cord used to hold and guide a dog or other animal

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

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

every other one; each alternate one

the planning and organization needed to move people, goods, or supplies from one place to another