circumcise
to remove the foreskin from a male, usually for religious or medical reasons
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NCIS S5E16: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 16CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
quitter
a person who gives up easily
zany
funny in a strange, wild, or unusual way
ramification
a result or effect of an action, especially one that is complicated or unwanted
rove
to wander from place to place
whorl
a spiral shape or pattern
serrated
having a jagged edge with small, sawlike teeth
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
incessant
continuing for a very long time without stopping
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
tussle
a short, rough struggle or fight
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canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
angling
the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line
prizing
to value something very highly
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
belted
fastened with a belt
objectively
in a way that is based on facts and not personal feelings or opinions
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
thereof
of or about the thing just mentioned
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
recoil
to pull back suddenly, often because you are frightened or shocked