FBI S1E9: English vocabulary

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a natural ability for doing something well

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

a situation where people misunderstand each other or are talking about different things

causing very deep sadness or pain

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

to hit something quickly with your hand

Used in some nonstandard varieties of English to show that an action happened and is finished

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

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

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

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to look at something with attention or wonder

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

the act of leaving a place

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

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

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

a casual way to ask for a high five

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

very careful, thorough, and exact

cause something to improve a lot

to start using or supporting an idea, plan, or remark quickly

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

the act of fastening something with a screw

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

an FBI or other government detective

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

completely worth the money or effort

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person with red hair

make something again, especially in a new or different way

unfinished things that still need attention

likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something

to tell someone to be quiet

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

to tell the police or other authorities about someone’s wrongdoing

an organ in the body that is needed to stay alive

fair treatment and equal chances for everyone, especially in jobs or education

the ability to use a computer, system, or network from another location

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

the state of being more powerful or important than others

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

having many bends or turns

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of building a bridge

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to deal with a problem or difficult feeling gradually, step by step

to find someone or something after searching for them

a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

to break a rule, law, or agreement

the quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it