NCIS S17E18: English vocabulary

the act of combing hair

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

feeling or showing nostalgia for the past

a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

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

to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

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

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

a magical spirit in stories, often said to live in a lamp or bottle and grant wishes

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

a minor theft offense involving something of low value

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

to throw something with a lot of force

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

modern and not traditional or old-fashioned

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

the act of fastening something with a screw

an FBI or other government detective

a very good ability to notice small details or mistakes

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to have a strong desire to achieve something

a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound the same

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

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

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

actively dealing with something or working on it

to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

a person who tricks people in order to get money

the process of trying to understand or solve something

a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

a period in middle age when someone feels unhappy and wants to make big changes in life

a school that teaches practical skills for a job or trade

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

very angry or annoyed

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

the unique number that identifies a device on a network

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

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

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

the third sign of the zodiac

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

the ability to produce babies, young animals, or seeds

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

to act because of information, advice, or a rule