NCIS S18E1: English vocabulary

unfriendly and not wanting to spend time with other people

a large fish with bony plates on its body, valued for its eggs and meat

in a clear and definite way; without doubt

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

to clean something by rubbing it hard

to move a little, or make something move a little

a woodwind instrument with a thin double reed

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

to leave your own country to live in another one

locked with a key

an important person who secretly controls a criminal group or illegal business

people or things that are seen as no longer acceptable, useful, or desirable

a person who makes a living by committing crimes

moving or walking with quick, light steps

everyone in a ship's crew

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people

to shine with small flashes of light

a person who goes camping

a person who kidnaps someone

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

a harsh scolding or reprimand

a short text that explains a picture or photo

having thoughts of killing yourself

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a sweet candy on a stick

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an FBI or other government detective

money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

officially recorded and kept for later use

to feel very impatient and eager for something to happen

to become less serious, tense, or upset

casual conversation between women or girls, especially about personal topics

a group of wild boars

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

used to say that something should have happened earlier

a great success

a cemetery, especially one with a more respectful or formal name

the act of putting things into bags or packages

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

in a blunt or direct way

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to want to join in or be included in something

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

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

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

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

having many bends or turns

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to stop something bad from happening