NCIS S16E23: English vocabulary

the act of combing hair

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

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

to be enough for a need or purpose

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a natural ability for doing something well

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

a difference between two things that should match

the act of moving along without using power

to leave your own country to live in another one

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

a humorous phrase for surgery

locked with a key

informal talk about things that men are interested in, especially sports or sex

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

to insist so strongly on something that people suspect the opposite is true

Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

home; to or at home

acting quickly without thinking about the results

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

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

to lift or raise something, especially with ropes, a crane, or other equipment

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the glamour and excitement of a big city or show business

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

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

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to exaggerate something when speaking

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

the installation of cables or a cable system

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the person you are dating or in a romantic relationship with

something that a person relies on for comfort or reassurance

a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

to become less serious, tense, or upset

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a group of wild boars

a reason or explanation that shows something is right or acceptable

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a business that sells items by auction

a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

the edge or border of something

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

to succeed in doing something difficult

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

to delay dealing with something

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

to increase the price of something before selling it

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

not true; false or incorrect

willingly; with pleasure

to stop something bad from happening