NCIS S16E18: English vocabulary

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a person who moves goods illegally across a border

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

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

the act of moving along without using power

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a medical condition that causes repeated seizures

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the government agencies that collect and analyze secret information for a country

a person who is easy to trick or take advantage of

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

not cut, trimmed, or processed

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

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

a sweet candy on a stick

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to persuade or influence someone to do something

the act of fastening something with a screw

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

an FBI or other government detective

used to say that something is being done because a doctor said it should be done

to cut something off or separate it by force

used to say that something is not believable

able to manage financially and avoid serious trouble

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

a metal made by mixing two or more metals

the highest point of something, especially the top of a shape or hill

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

to a very great degree; without limit

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

a group of wild boars

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

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

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a short, relaxed walk

used to say that something should have happened earlier

A person or thing that is easy to attack, criticize, or make fun of

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

relating to photographs or photography

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

to end a group, organization, or team so that it no longer exists

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

covered with small dots or spots

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

willingly; with pleasure

to send a quick message to someone

the colored part of the eye around the pupil

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed