NCIS S9E12: English vocabulary

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to make someone unable to breathe properly

to make a process or task happen faster

to let saliva run from your mouth

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

in or into that place, thing, or document

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

covered with a protective outer layer

to express something in a particular way

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

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

a bridge or road that goes over another road

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who watches or observes something

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

kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

an old-fashioned word for a hospital for people with severe mental illness

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

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued

to shoot someone and kill them

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

imagined rather than real

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a way of showing or presenting something, especially in art, film, or speech

an FBI or other government detective

almost; very nearly

a big difference between two things

to feel sad or depressed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

the process of making a surface or material smooth

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

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

unfinished things that still need attention

officially recorded and kept for later use

to consider something before making a decision

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a person from Denmark

to laugh quietly

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

an officer who serves in the navy

to make something smoother or less uneven

to start doing something eagerly and without hesitation

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

suspicious or not quite right

the historic center of a city or town

to appear or happen, especially by chance