NCIS S20E18: English vocabulary

a serious confused state of mind, often caused by illness or fever

infected with bacteria, especially causing pus or decay

related to hearing or the sense of hearing

turned or operated by a crank

very interesting and impossible to ignore

a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface

to put something on a shelf

to make a dull, heavy sound

calm, quiet, and not lively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person or thing that changes something

a substance that makes the body or brain more active

to breathe air out of your lungs

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to make a process or task happen faster

a small piece cut off something

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

to express something in a particular way

a gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and metabolism

the act of combing hair

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

a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

to make a short, high-pitched sound

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

an official statement that you will not use a right or claim

having spikes or sharp points

making quick, sharp movements

to have sex

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

a type of firearm that is designed for rapid firing and military-style use

to support or strengthen something

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

not harmful or dangerous

a playful phrase used to say that something happened quickly and easily

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a shooting attack from a moving car

the condition of having lost too much water

a substance made of very large molecules, used especially in plastics

A strong sexual desire for someone

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

designed to be filled with air or gas before use

a loud, rude, or wild person

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

relating to the body; physical

to breathe noisily while sleeping

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to do something with full effort or confidence

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

covered with sweat

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

to record that you have started work or a shift

the honest and proper way of living and behaving

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person