NCIS S16E17: English vocabulary

a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

the muscle below the lungs that helps you breathe

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a pipe or passage that carries water, gas, or wires from one place to another

a small enclosed area separated from a larger room, especially one used as an office workspace

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

so useful or valuable that you could not manage without it

a person who lives alone, often for religious reasons

a two-masted sailing ship with square sails

a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

the round part of the eye

to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions

a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

not neat or organized; messy

a fielding position in cricket on the leg side, far from the batter

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

to a very great degree; extremely

moving or walking with quick, light steps

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

everyone in a ship's crew

a light blue-green color

buy insurance for something or someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

to continue to exist or be remembered

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to support someone very strongly and openly

a violin, especially one used in folk music

the state of being alone, often by choice

a performance or version of something, especially a song, speech, or role

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

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

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to do something with full effort or confidence

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

an order to get ready for action, especially on a ship

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

an FBI or other government detective

almost; very nearly

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

the person who did a crime or caused a problem

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

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

to think that something is probably true or will happen

the state of being prepared and ready for something

to make something as effective, useful, or large as possible

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

to attack someone and hit them hard

nervous and unable to relax

Used to show strong agreement or approval

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

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

actively dealing with something or working on it

by a large margin; easily and clearly

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

a tank that holds oxygen for breathing, especially underwater or in medical use

a place where older people live and are cared for

a presentation made with a series of pictures or slides

a place where people practice shooting at targets

a tall structure that carries antennas for sending and receiving radio signals