NCIS S10E8: English vocabulary

to bounce off a surface after hitting it

feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit

the process of turning silver in color

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

a small warship armed with guns

in a way that shows poor judgment or lack of sense

a person who has captured and is holding someone prisoner

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

extremely evil and shocking

used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

something that is extremely disgusting or hateful

a change that twists something away from its original meaning or purpose

a person or thing that sets something in place or to the right position

morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

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

to put something firmly inside or into something else

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to happen or come before something else in time, order, or position

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

a small, quiet corner or hidden space

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

the act of combing hair

the ability to notice and appreciate subtle feelings, beauty, or art

a book or guide that explains the basic facts about a subject

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

to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

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

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

the act of moving along without using power

moving with quick, light jumps

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state

attractive, stylish, and confident

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

a person who kidnaps someone

a person who bowls in cricket

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

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

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

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

the part of your arm between the elbow and the wrist

imagined rather than real

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

in a way that shows strong love or care

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to become involved in a conflict between two people or groups, often by accident

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

an FBI or other government detective

the main stem of a plant

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

a person who likes routine and prefers things to stay the same

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

to leave something unsaid or not shown