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NCIS S10E13: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 13CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • whir

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    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • jigging

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    move with quick, jerky up-and-down movements

  • fluster

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    to make someone nervous, confused, or embarrassed

  • forewarn

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    to warn someone before something bad or difficult happens

  • unkempt

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    looking untidy or not cared for, especially because hair or clothes are messy

  • blare

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

  • contusion

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    a bruise caused by a blow or fall

  • spatter

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    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • wrinkly

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    having a lot of wrinkles

  • purr

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    the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content

  • fleck

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    a small spot or patch of color, light, or dirt

  • tinkle

    Word

    to make a light, clear ringing sound

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  • therapeutics

    Word

    the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease

  • leavings

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

  • laceration

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    a deep cut or tear in the skin

  • wring

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    to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it

  • buckling

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    the bending or curving of something under pressure

  • ejection

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    the act of forcing someone to leave a place or group

  • abrasion

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    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • buggy

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    a small vehicle pulled by a horse, used for carrying people

  • jig

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    a lively dance with quick, springy steps

  • swab

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

  • tempering

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    the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

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  • femur

    Word

    the long bone in the upper part of the leg

  • creak

    Word

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

  • altercation

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    a short, noisy argument

  • myriad

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    a very large number of things or people

  • evener

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

  • morrow

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    the next day

  • reenter

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    to enter a place again

  • fatality

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    a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • barrack

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    a building where soldiers live

  • bushy

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    having a lot of thick hair, fur, or branches

  • groan

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

  • loaning

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    the act of lending something to someone

  • 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

  • pelvis

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    the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • quadrant

    Word

    one of four equal parts of a circle or space

  • canine

    Word

    relating to dogs or similar animals

  • disorderly

    Word

    not neat or organized; messy

  • outweigh

    Word

    to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

  • blood out

    Phrase

    to leave a gang by killing someone for it, so the person can’t safely inform on the gang

  • tailing

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    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • trust fund

    Phrase

    money that is legally held and managed for someone else

  • computer simulation

    Phrase

    a computer-based model that imitates a real process or situation

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • hitch

    Word

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

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • eject

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    to force something out or out of a place

  • therapeutic

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    relating to the treatment of illness or injury

  • recharge

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    to rest so you can feel energetic again

  • provoke

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    to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

  • jarring

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

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • revise

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    to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

  • cabling

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    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • sketchy

    Word

    looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • great outdoors

    Phrase

    the countryside, mountains, forests, and other natural places away from towns

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • skid

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    to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • inner peace

    Phrase

    a state of calm and freedom from worry

  • run off with

    Phrase

    to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

  • drive off

    Phrase

    to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • lance corporal

    Phrase

    a military rank above private first class and below corporal

  • air bag

    Phrase

    a safety device in a car that inflates in a crash to protect people inside

  • green energy

    Phrase

    energy made from sources that do not pollute much

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • feud

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    a long, angry argument or conflict

  • fingerprint

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    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • disposable

    Word

    made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

  • come out with

    Phrase

    to say something suddenly or without thinking first

  • feed off

    Phrase

    to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • gladly

    Word

    willingly; with pleasure

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