NCIS S11E18: English vocabulary

an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special

short for a temporary worker

a small dish served before the main meal

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

covered with a protective outer layer

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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

careful use of money and other resources; not wasting them

the business or industry of catching, raising, and selling fish

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

a close friend or companion

the act of moving along without using power

moving with quick, light jumps

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

goodbye

to make someone very interested or curious

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

at the same time that something else is happening

a chemical element needed by the body in very small amounts

a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to hit something repeatedly

past tense and past participle of shoot

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

having original ideas about the future and how things could be improved

to lead a group, team, or project

a small pouch or sac-like bag

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to record that you have started work or a shift

fairly large

to understand something fully

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

to hold on tightly to someone or something

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

an FBI or other government detective

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

an exclamation used to show surprise or strong feeling

completely wet

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

in a position where many people notice and pay attention to you

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

cloth or fabric, especially when made or sold as a product

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to laugh quietly

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

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

to tell someone to be quiet

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests