NCIS S17E19: English vocabulary

a small dish served before the main meal

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

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

past tense of ski

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

locked with a key

time off given to sailors so they can go ashore

a cheerful or playful way to greet someone in the morning

before it is too late; while there is still time

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

a casual way of saying someone should go first or take the first turn

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

a person who has betrayed a group, country, or belief

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to make it possible for something to happen

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

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

an event where amateur performers go on stage

to honor an event or place by being present

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

an FBI or other government detective

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

a person who talks too much, especially by saying things that should be kept private

to laugh quietly

relating to the abdomen or stomach area

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

a person who presents the news on television or radio

a vehicle with strong armor used to carry money or other valuables

a vehicle with armor used to transport money or other valuables safely

to squeeze or pack into a small space

a truck that is protected with armor and used to transport money or other valuables

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

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

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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

used to show approval or encouragement

to pretend to agree with or help with something

to flow or come in steadily and in large amounts

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up