overgrow
to grow so much that it covers or takes over something
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NCIS S17E11: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 11CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
wheeze
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
guttural
made with a harsh sound from the throat
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
mockingly
in a way that shows scorn or makes fun of someone
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
confidant
a person you trust with private thoughts or secrets
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
paternity
the fact of being a father
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
inhale
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
intensify
to become stronger, more serious, or more intense
chime
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes