footfall
the sound made by someone walking, especially repeated footsteps
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S6E24: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 24CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
flail
to wave or swing your arms or legs wildly
riddling
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
zealot
a person who is extremely and often unreasonably devoted to a belief or cause
ringmaster
the person who introduces the acts in a circus
untangle
to separate things that are twisted or knotted together
trachea
the tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
aptly
in a way that is suitable and exactly right for the situation
- Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.Continue in the app
larynx
the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
dislodge
to force something out of the place where it is stuck or fixed
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display
pegging
the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
biceps
the large muscle at the front of the upper arm
cradling
holding something gently and protectively
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
souring
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant