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NCIS S9E17: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 17CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • unmentionables

    Word

    a humorous or polite word for underwear or undergarments

  • slicking

    Word

    making something smooth and glossy

  • refrigerate

    Word

    to keep food cold in a refrigerator

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • arraign

    Word

    to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge

  • pubescent

    Word

    relating to the period when a child is becoming an adult

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • approachable

    Word

    friendly and easy to talk to

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • scoff

    Word

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

  • billet

    Word

    a place where soldiers are temporarily housed

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • concierge

    Word

    a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements

  • yelp

    Word

    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • schematic

    Word

    shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way

  • cranked

    Word

    turned or operated by a crank

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • distasteful

    Word

    unpleasant, offensive, or likely to cause dislike

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • misinformation

    Word

    false or misleading information that is spread, especially online or in the news

  • sympathize

    Word

    to feel sympathy for someone who is having a hard time

  • middleman

    Word

    a person or company that helps two sides make a deal

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  • dangle

    Word

    to hang down loosely or swing gently

  • ticker

    Word

    a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

  • devious

    Word

    dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

  • implicate

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

  • technicals

    Word

    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

  • evener

    Word

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

  • armpit

    Word

    the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • custodian

    Word

    a person who is responsible for looking after something

  • narcotic

    Word

    a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • slotted

    Word

    having a narrow cut or opening

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • coronary

    Word

    relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • plea bargain

    Phrase

    an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a less serious charge to avoid a trial

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • hitch

    Word

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

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • rout

    Word

    a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

  • go in with

    Phrase

    to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

  • unfriendly

    Word

    not kind or welcoming

  • grasshopper

    Word

    an insect with long back legs that can jump high and makes a chirping sound

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • notation

    Word

    a system of symbols used to show numbers, quantities, or musical notes

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • anticipate

    Word

    to expect something or think it will happen

  • 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

  • aspire

    Word

    to have a strong desire to achieve something

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • on file

    Phrase

    officially recorded and kept for later use

  • memorize

    Word

    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • diagnose

    Word

    to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • watch list

    Phrase

    a list of people or things that need to be watched or checked regularly

  • in due time

    Phrase

    at the right or expected time in the future

  • space agency

    Phrase

    an organization that manages a country's space program

  • oversight

    Word

    a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • stealth

    Word

    the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • sabotage

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • registry

    Word

    an official record or list of names, events, or items

  • originate

    Word

    to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea

  • classify

    Word

    to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • loo

    Word

    a toilet or bathroom

  • lafayette

    Word

    a city in Indiana, in the United States

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • binary

    Word

    relating to or involving two parts or two choices

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • inconvenience

    Word

    something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

  • raging

    Word

    very strong and violent

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

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