NCIS S10E1: English vocabulary

to breathe air out of your lungs

the act of making a sound or device silent

to make a process or task happen faster

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

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

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

a short, noisy argument

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a room or building where weapons are kept

a temporary frame of metal poles and boards used by workers to reach high places

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

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

to hit something with a dull, heavy sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

feeling unhappy because someone has something you want

reacting quickly to a change or stimulus

floating on water and not sinking

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

to hit something quickly with your hand

moving or walking with quick, light steps

pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

severe mental suffering or great pain

to talk in a casual, lively way

a shallow dish with a lid, used for growing bacteria or other cells

becoming weaker or less active

in a very skillful or impressive way

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

stupid, pointless, or not sensible

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

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

a deep, low, continuous sound

working properly and ready to use

an FBI or other government detective

used to say that something is being done because a doctor said it should be done

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

ready and prepared for action

a newspaper notice about someone's death, often with a short life story

used to say that you have received and understood a message

unfinished things that still need attention

to laugh quietly

the amount of money a business makes from sales in a period

a group of wild boars

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

a strong interest or attraction to something

not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion

a slow-moving reptile with a hard shell

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

the process of gradually collecting or building up something

helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

work done in a laboratory, especially for a class, test, or experiment