NCIS S11E13: English vocabulary

the act of combing hair

to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement

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

good at doing something because of practice or training

closed and no longer open for business

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

made invalid or no longer legally effective

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

the act of avoiding someone or something

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

to change the structure or style of a room or building

making quick, sharp movements

to make something explode

the sides of the face below the eyes

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a book or list of important or famous people

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

to help explain something or make it easier to understand

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

using careful analysis and logical thinking

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

acting quickly without thinking about the results

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

to talk in a casual, lively way

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

a hidden place where a wild animal lives

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

to indicate or suggest something

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

in a very exact, routine, or mechanical way

an informal word for a very good lawyer

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

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

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to land or settle lightly on something

to lead a group, team, or project

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a person who is in a place, vehicle, or building at a particular time

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

cause something to improve a lot

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

a circular ring or band

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

an FBI or other government detective

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

producing fruit

likely to happen soon or attract attention

to make someone feel excited and eager

tasting or smelling like cheese

a series of short, sharp sounds

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

to laugh quietly

a short, relaxed walk

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

by a large margin; easily and clearly

a meeting held by video link, with people in different places

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

relating to the metric system

moving up and down repeatedly

a player in sports such as football or rugby who plays near the side of the field

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

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

very upset, angry, or excited

likely to happen very soon

to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling or doing something you want to do

to bulge or stick out, especially because of pressure or strong emotion

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