NCIS S10E17: English vocabulary

a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world

running away suddenly and quickly

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

a small square of rich chocolate cake

open to discussion; debatable

a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

having a tail

to make a short, high-pitched sound

relevant to the subject being discussed

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

to put someone or something in danger

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

weak, delicate, and easily hurt or damaged

bring back to life

a person who does hard physical work for a living

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

moving with quick, light jumps

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

moving or walking with quick, light steps

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

likely to happen soon or already planned

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a formal visit made out of politeness, especially by an official or diplomat

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to indicate or suggest something

the sound a cat makes

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

an FBI or other government detective

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point

Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense

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

to make someone feel excited and eager

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

used when you change your mind after thinking again

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a person who is addicted to drugs

to have known someone for a very long time

money, especially a large amount of it

to laugh quietly

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

a military rank above private first class and below corporal

a skill or area that someone is especially good at

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

a person who uses illegal drugs regularly

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

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

a ring worn to show that someone is married

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

happening or done too early, before the right time