NCIS S15E23: English vocabulary

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

short for a temporary worker

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

slightly damaged by a dent

to express something in a particular way

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

making a long, sharp s sound

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a person who belongs to the goth subculture, which is known for dark clothes, makeup, and music

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

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

the act of lending something to someone

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

the act of moving along without using power

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

to complain in a high, annoying voice

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to continue to exist or be remembered

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a person whose job is to help two groups or organizations communicate and work together

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

the style or fashion that is popular at a particular time

said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

a small bird, especially a young one

a shelter that protects people from radioactive fallout

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

an FBI or other government detective

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

to remain unused for a long time

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

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in a way that is shared by both sides or people

the process of making a surface or material smooth

used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

a hill of sand formed by the wind, especially near the sea or in a desert

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

a series of three related books, films, or other works

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

an officer who serves in the navy

to make something smoother or less uneven

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a small boat with sails

to come to an end or stop being valid

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

the broken pieces left after something is badly damaged or destroyed

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain