NCIS S9E11: English vocabulary

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

a thick, dark syrup made from sugar cane or sugar beet

a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into

turned or operated by a crank

to reject or cancel something

to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

an annoying or unpleasant person

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a file or set of documents with detailed information about a person, case, or subject

to make someone unable to breathe properly

a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

relating to a system with many rules, offices, and official procedures

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

able to be measured

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

a tool used for cracking open nuts

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

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

a woman who is engaged to be married

making a long, sharp s sound

to make a short, high-pitched sound

many and varied; having many different parts or aspects

a small flute with a high sound, used especially in marching bands

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

a ruler or high-ranking leader in some Muslim countries

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

the late hours of the night

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

to talk in a casual, lively way

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a loud, rude, or wild person

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

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 perform very well; to do something impressively

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

past tense and past participle of shoot

to be chosen, often by chance, to do an unpleasant task

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

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

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

to record that you have started work or a shift

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

an angry remark used to show that someone has not helped you at all

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound