NCIS S16E21: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

showing disrespect or contempt

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

in a way that is very obvious and usually bad or unacceptable

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

happening too soon, too early, or at a bad time

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

special words and phrases used by a particular group, especially in a job or field

a city in southwestern Colombia

to be useful or help

an old-fashioned way to call for attention before a public announcement

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

a lawyer appointed by the government to defend someone who cannot afford one

a series of murders committed in a short period of time

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

fastened with laces

to make it possible for something to happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

something that is tempting because it is forbidden or not allowed

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

to help someone understand something better

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

moving quickly with light, springy steps

not feeling sure or ready to do something

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to resign from an important job or public position

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

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

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

an FBI or other government detective

a chance to start again without being affected by past problems

producing fruit

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal word for an antidepressant

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to turn something over so that it is upside down or on its side

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

an officer who serves in the navy

a paid day off from work for personal reasons

in basketball, to stand between an opponent and the basket so they cannot get the rebound

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

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

in a way that shows criticism or careful judgment

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way