NCIS S13E7: English vocabulary

to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

a device that lets a wheel or part move in one direction only

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

to give someone the right to have or do something

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

making a light, clear ringing sound

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

the soft, legless larva of a fly

the farthest point or outer edge of something

based on the facts and details of a situation

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

good at noticing small details

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn

dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

to put handcuffs on someone

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

causing a lot of pain or suffering

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

floating or moving without being controlled

covered with a protective outer layer

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

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

to make a short, high-pitched sound

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to put someone or something in danger

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

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

thick and rounded, with large pieces or parts

a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

a messy collection of things lying around

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

a strong feeling that a particular job or way of life is meant for you

the state of being anonymous

a soldier in the cavalry or another military unit

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to pull something back or back in

locked with a key

cheap, sensational fiction that is made mainly to entertain

to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law

to go to the toilet, especially for the first time after drinking alcohol

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

the young form of an insect that hatches from an egg and changes into an adult

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

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the process of rotting or breaking down

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

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

smooth, rich, and like cream

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

a bird that climbs tree trunks and pecks wood with its strong beak

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a short, sharp ringing sound

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a substance that gives color to paint, ink, or other materials

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

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

to be lucky and succeed by chance

the path that something moving through the air or space follows