NCIS S2E4: English vocabulary

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

a small dog breed that was originally bred for hunting

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

in the form of a gas, or like a gas

a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

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

showing disrespect or contempt

to let saliva run from your mouth

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

to send something by fax

short for a temporary worker

a special right or privilege that only one person or group has

the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

very bright and full of light

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

to find out something for certain

the state of being an adult man

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

a spear with three points

a badge, emblem, or mark that shows rank, membership, or authority

the process of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions

a difference between two things that should match

relating to the surrounding area or conditions

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

a nickname for Abraham Lincoln, or for a very honest person

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

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

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

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

a curved throwing stick that can return to the person who throws it

to talk in a casual, lively way

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a place that offers striptease or erotic dancing

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

the less pleasant or negative side of something

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

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

to indicate or suggest something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

relating to the body; physical

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

good at doing things that need skill or practice

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

an FBI or other government detective

used for investigating or intended to investigate

toward or onto land from the water

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

a singer with the highest female vocal range

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

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

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a young person who spends a lot of time hanging around a shopping mall

a group of wild boars

personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you

an official public announcement