NCIS S11E6: English vocabulary

to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake

a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins

to mix things together in a messy or confusing way

in a way that happens with pauses or breaks

not harmful or offensive

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

a strange or complicated machine or device

to talk a lot in a casual, lively way

to take the wrapping off something

the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is

shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way

to put something firmly inside or into something else

a small breaking of a law or rule

a hard, silvery metal used in steel and other alloys

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

perfect or without faults

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

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

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

a large fish with bony plates on its body, valued for its eggs and meat

the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

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

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

having no head

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

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

important or interesting enough to notice

the dead body of an animal

likely to catch fire easily

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

easily upset or offended

to make something clean or pure

the qualities that make a person or thing different from others

the act of moving along without using power

a synthetic material used in paints, plastics, and fibers

a nickname for a police officer who uses tough or aggressive methods

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

to drive after drinking too much alcohol

the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a large fire outdoors, often for a celebration or event

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

becoming weaker or less active

a ship or plane that carries goods

to help someone understand something better

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

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

a sticky substance from some trees and plants that hardens when it dries

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

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

military help from aircraft during a battle or attack