NCIS S20E17: English vocabulary

to give someone the right to have or do something

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

a holder for carrying a handgun

extremely hot

the skill or practice of using large guns in war

a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery

the act of cutting food into small cubes

to take small bites of something

a thin medical cloth used for covering wounds or stopping bleeding

to put something on a shelf

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

holding something gently and protectively

to put handcuffs on someone

a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

to breathe air out of your lungs

a soldier who leaves the armed forces without permission

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

the part at the back of the eye that senses light and sends visual signals to the brain

a person who supports a cause, group, or political idea

a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly

to make someone feel extreme fear

wet, soft, and unpleasantly heavy

covered with a protective outer layer

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

not bright, colorful, or interesting; dull and plain

a long green vegetable with a mild onion-like taste

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

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

to take the place of something or someone

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to make something brighter or lighter in color

the sides of the face below the eyes

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

moving or walking with quick, light steps

great skill and knowledge in a subject or activity

very unpleasant or disgusting

a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

everyone in a ship's crew

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

to show clearly that something is true or real

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

the act of remembering something or someone

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

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to indicate or suggest something

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

the period of life between childhood and adulthood

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to become very angry or upset

a deep crack or split in something

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to make up for a bad quality or mistake

a short text that explains a picture or photo

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a deep, low, continuous sound

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to a very great degree; extremely

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a public statement of a group's aims or beliefs, especially in politics