NCIS S14E9: English vocabulary

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

a thin layer or small amount of soft, light fibers or fluff

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

the act of taking or using something as your own, often without permission

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the part of a musical instrument that you blow into

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a small sea animal like a shrimp, eaten as food

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

thin and weak because it has too much water

a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

to publicly say that something or someone is wrong, bad, or illegal

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

relating to nutrition or to the substances in food that help the body grow and stay healthy

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

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the state of being an adult man

to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it

to choose not to do or take part in something

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to elect someone to the same office for another term

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

showing hate or strong dislike

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

repeatedly and constantly; at every chance

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

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

kind and caring, especially toward people or animals who are suffering

describing two things that cannot both be true, happen, or exist at the same time

the legal right to be the only person or group allowed to do something

about to happen very soon

becoming weaker or less active

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

the act of moving something on wheels

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

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a short, sharp ringing sound

starting to develop or show promise

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

a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a situation in which something is likely to be cut, removed, or canceled

the skill of using language to persuade or impress people

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

in a strange or unusual way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a smaller part of a larger area or group

an FBI or other government detective

the person who did a crime or caused a problem

to speak very directly and not hide what you think

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in a way that is shared by both sides or people

far away; at a great distance

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

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

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

existing in fact, even if not officially recognized

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

strong support for your own country, sometimes with the belief that it is better than others

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a threat to kill someone

a printed pattern of black and white lines that stores product information

laws or rules that limit who can buy, own, or use guns