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NCIS S18E9: English vocabulary

Season 18, Episode 9CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • relapsing

    Word

    happening again after a period of improvement

  • invigorate

    Word

    to make someone or something feel more energetic or lively

  • sutured

    Word

    closed with stitches

  • reframe

    Word

    to express or think about something in a new or different way

  • vaccinate

    Word

    give someone or something a vaccine to protect against a disease

  • chipper

    Word

    cheerful and lively

  • headfirst

    Word

    with the head first and the body following

  • hydrant

    Word

    a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply

  • furlough

    Word

    a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison

  • furrow

    Word

    a long, narrow groove or trench made in the ground by a plow

  • igloo

    Word

    a small house made of blocks of snow, traditionally used by Inuit people

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

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  • retrace

    Word

    to go back over the same route or path

  • bracing

    Word

    fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

  • millionth

    Word

    being number one million in a sequence

  • cob

    Word

    the hard central part of an ear of corn

  • shudder

    Word

    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • indestructible

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    impossible or very hard to destroy or damage

  • charmer

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    a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

  • pining

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    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • trusty

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    reliable and always there when you need it

  • gory

    Word

    showing a lot of blood or violence

  • parmesan

    Word

    a hard, salty cheese used in Italian cooking

  • bequeath

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    to leave money or property to someone in a will

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  • suture

    Word

    a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

  • evener

    Word

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

  • relapse

    Word

    a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

  • misdemeanor

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    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • memento

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    something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event

  • scuffle

    Word

    to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

  • stapler

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    a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

  • stamen

    Word

    the part of a flower that produces pollen

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • hemorrhage

    Word

    a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

  • possessive

    Word

    relating to a noun or pronoun form that shows possession or belonging

  • relentless

    Word

    continuing without stopping or weakening

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • thaw

    Word

    to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

  • nothing if not

    Phrase

    used to say that someone or something is very much a particular thing or quality

  • good doctors

    Phrase

    a polite way to address a group of doctors

  • the Hatfields and the McCoys

    Phrase

    a long-lasting feud between two families or groups

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • overhear

    Word

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

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • booming

    Word

    making a deep, loud sound

  • slimy

    Word

    covered with slime or feeling wet and slippery

  • hereby

    Word

    using these words or actions to make something official

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • waffle

    Word

    a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • settle with

    Phrase

    to get revenge on someone

  • fives

    Word

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

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • scramble

    Word

    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • close up

    Phrase

    at a very short distance; with little space between things

  • muster

    Word

    to gather or bring together

  • life savings

    Phrase

    money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • with flying colors

    Phrase

    in a very successful way

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • logos

    Word

    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • behind the scenes

    Phrase

    done or happening out of public view, especially secretly

  • flying colours

    Phrase

    used to say that someone has succeeded very well

  • whack

    Word

    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • veggie

    Word

    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • stoke

    Word

    to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

  • past it

    Phrase

    no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • restrain

    Word

    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • errand

    Word

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

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • drive off

    Phrase

    to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

  • flying colors

    Phrase

    a great success

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • reassure

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    to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

  • feud

    Word

    a long, angry argument or conflict

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • ledge

    Word

    a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

  • truck in

    Phrase

    to transport goods by truck

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • goldfish

    Word

    a small orange or gold-colored fish often kept as a pet

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • park in

    Phrase

    to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

  • fight off

    Phrase

    to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • refresh

    Word

    to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • kin

    Word

    your family and relatives

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • staple

    Word

    a main or important thing, especially a food that is eaten often

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