NCIS S8E1: English vocabulary

to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else

showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the activity of catching crabs

having a saddle on it

long and not clearly organized, especially in speech or writing

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to get something, especially with effort or care

opposed to social or political change

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

to find out something for certain

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of moving along without using power

a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

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

a system of government or organization with many rules and officials

locked with a key

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

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

the act of adding salt to food or water

kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to seriously damage or weaken something

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

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

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

to help someone or something develop and grow

to do something risky where each side waits to see who backs down first

beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

to lead a group, team, or project

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a title used for a Catholic priest

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

a hard part inside the body of a person or animal

ground oats used for making breakfast food

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

to do something correctly or in the right way

a gradual change or development toward a more advanced stage

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

skill in dealing with people in a careful and tactful way

a short, relaxed walk

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

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

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

the border between two U.S. states

a cheerful or positive mood

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to pass by or come by unexpectedly

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a person who sells illegal drugs

an aircraft landing made because of a serious problem or emergency

to come to an end or stop being valid

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

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a short report that gives the latest information about a project or situation

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to build up or collect over time

a large stinging insect like a wasp

to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control