NCIS S11E3: English vocabulary

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

a person who flies aircraft

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a short sleep or nap

a small shapeless mass or lump

an insulting word for an older woman

sudden and often unexpected, especially in a way that feels unfriendly or unpleasant

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

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

to avoid being noticed or attracting attention

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

to love, written in internet slang as <3

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

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

to make it possible for something to happen

the activity of making clothes or other items by looping yarn with needles

to support someone very strongly and openly

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

free from germs or other living microorganisms

the right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward

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

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

to indicate or suggest something

a short, sharp ringing sound

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

to lead a group, team, or project

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

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

cause something to improve a lot

to treat someone like a child, especially by being too protective

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

an FBI or other government detective

having colours that are weak and faded

likely to happen soon or attract attention

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable

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

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

relating to ships, sailors, or sea travel

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

to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

the act of turning your body or face away from someone or something

to keep yourself occupied with different tasks or activities

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

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

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

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a large stinging insect like a wasp

the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

a city in Indiana, in the United States

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

the last part of a plane's landing, when it is lined up with the runway and coming down

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed