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NCIS S9E15: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 15CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • yowl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, mournful cry

  • tagger

    Word

    a person who adds tags or labels to photos, files, or other items

  • wordy

    Word

    using too many words; longer than necessary

  • insinuation

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    an indirect remark that suggests something unpleasant or insulting

  • disorient

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    to make someone lose their sense of direction

  • pensive

    Word

    quietly thoughtful, often in a slightly sad or reflective way

  • dibs

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    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ergo

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    therefore; as a result

  • wry

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    showing dry, slightly mocking humor

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

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  • soulless

    Word

    lacking warmth, kindness, or human feeling

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • mugger

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    a person who attacks and robs people in public

  • hawked

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    to try to sell things in public by calling out to people

  • twittering

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    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • canvass

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

  • locksmith

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    a person who makes, repairs, or opens locks and keys

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • copped

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

  • incite

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    to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

  • exhale

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    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • stockbroker

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    a person who buys and sells stocks and other investments for clients

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  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

  • blower

    Word

    a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • wasteful

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    using too much of something valuable, especially money, time, or food

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • fluff

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    soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

  • caterer

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    a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

  • agreeable

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    pleasant and enjoyable

  • evener

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

  • brunch

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    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • snort

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    to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

  • hissing

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    making a long, sharp s sound

  • hiss

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    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • pertinent

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    relevant to the subject being discussed

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • defuse

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    make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

  • shuttered

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    closed and no longer open for business

  • groan

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

  • chirp

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

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • cupid

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    the Roman god of love, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • insignia

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    a badge, emblem, or mark that shows rank, membership, or authority

  • donut

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    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • succumb

    Word

    to stop resisting something and give in to it

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • insure

    Word

    buy insurance for something or someone

  • booming

    Word

    making a deep, loud sound

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

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

  • foil

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    to stop something from succeeding

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • wake the dead

    Phrase

    to make a very loud, harsh noise

  • meow

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • channeling

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    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • burglary

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    the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

  • whipping

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    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • jarring

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    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • outreach

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    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • heartbreak

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    deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

  • compile

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    to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

  • alibi

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    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • karma

    Word

    the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

  • stand over

    Phrase

    to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

  • be onto

    Phrase

    to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

  • first dibs

    Phrase

    the right to choose something before other people

  • for Pete's sake

    Phrase

    used to show annoyance or frustration

  • eagle eye

    Phrase

    a very good ability to notice small details or mistakes

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sanction

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    a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

  • gray area

    Phrase

    a situation that is not clearly one category, rule, or answer

  • what's new

    Phrase

    an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

  • look the other way

    Phrase

    to ignore something wrong on purpose

  • applaud

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    to show approval by clapping

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • uranium

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    a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

  • itch

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    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • machining

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    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • errand

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

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • fuel line

    Phrase

    a pipe or tube that carries fuel to an engine

  • naval officer

    Phrase

    an officer who serves in the navy

  • straight face

    Phrase

    a serious expression that shows no amusement or emotion

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • looping

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    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • drug abuse

    Phrase

    the harmful or excessive use of illegal drugs

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

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