NCIS S10E23: English vocabulary

a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

something extra that is not needed

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

related to cooking or the art of cooking

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

a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

a red spice made from dried peppers

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

a hard, aromatic seed used as a spice

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

not causing pain

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a Protestant minister or pastor

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

to make someone very interested or curious

very dirty or disgusting matter

to copy the way something looks, sounds, or behaves

the time when the sun goes down in the evening

severe mental suffering or great pain

healthy and strong, especially for an older person

to make it possible for something to happen

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

a container used for growing plants

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

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

to indicate or suggest something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to make a feeling, memory, or image come to mind

burning very brightly and strongly

a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or lime

a machine that measures the masses of ions in a sample

relating to digestion

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

property that is movable and not land or buildings

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

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

an FBI or other government detective

an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

to study a subject as a secondary subject at college or university

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

an informal way to say hello or ask what is new

to understand a hint and do what it suggests

a person who moves or acts very fast

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

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

to laugh quietly

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

a group of wild boars

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the meat from chickens, turkeys, ducks, and similar birds

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

the process of trying to understand or solve something

a sudden, temporary increase in electrical voltage

the cheapest travel class on a ship or train

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened