pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
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NCIS S6E8: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 8CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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discourtesy
rude or disrespectful behavior
refrigerate
to keep food cold in a refrigerator
powwow
an informal meeting to talk about something and make a decision
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
contentment
a calm feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
dermatologist
a doctor who treats skin problems
indemnity
protection against loss or damage, especially in an insurance or legal agreement
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
countenance
a person's face or expression
snatcher
a person who steals things, especially by grabbing them quickly
cloaking
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
engender
to cause something to happen or exist
sedition
speech or actions that encourage people to rebel against a government
carcinoma
a type of cancer that starts in the cells covering organs or body surfaces
pneumatic
relating to air or gas
moratorium
a temporary ban on an activity
dyeing
the process of coloring fabric or other materials