colloquialism
a word or phrase used in ordinary, informal conversation
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NCIS S5E11: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 11CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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desecrate
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect
saltpeter
a white substance used in making gunpowder, fireworks, and some fertilizers
tidbit
a small but interesting piece of information
bronchial
relating to the bronchi, the tubes that carry air into the lungs
unearthly
strange, unnatural, or seeming to come from another world
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
callus
a thick, hard area of skin that forms after repeated rubbing or pressure
leer
a sly or unpleasant look, often showing sexual interest or bad intent
shiite
a Muslim who follows the Shiite branch of Islam
reservist
a member of a military reserve force
interagency
relating to or involving more than one government agency
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turncoat
a person who changes sides and joins the enemy or an opposing group
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
femoral
relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
toxicology
the study of poisons and how they affect living things
thoracic
relating to the chest area
magnification
the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens
fragmented
broken into small parts or pieces
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
nay
no; not so