NCIS S6E25: English vocabulary

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

a mixture of different kinds of things

locked with a key

In cricket, a run that does not count because the batter did not make it safely to the crease

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

the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

to talk in a casual, lively way

always telling the truth; honest

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition

a secret group of people who stay hidden until they are ready to act

the government agencies that collect and analyze secret information for a country

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

to accept an unpleasant task, blame, or embarrassment so others do not have to

a person whose job is to help two groups or organizations communicate and work together

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

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

to land or settle lightly on something

a harsh scolding or reprimand

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

an FBI or other government detective

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to stop discussing something and accept it as it is

to seem reasonable or consistent

used to strongly agree with someone

clothing, especially clothes sold as a category or for a particular purpose

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

a football play in which the ball carrier runs around the outside of the line

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

skill in dealing with people in a careful and tactful way

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a pipe or tube that carries gas to a building or machine

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a noisy, rough fight or argument

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

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

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

a religious ceremony or formal act

a dishonest or unprincipled person

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

silly or immature in a way that is typical of a child

to look around secretly, especially to find out private information

loyal support for a person, group, or cause

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a black substance made by heating wood or other material without air, used as fuel or for drawing

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

to build or make something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

people who have little money or wealth

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

the difference in local time between two places or time zones

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a character from a well-known nursery rhyme

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

a number or code used to identify one specific product or device

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

a strong underground shelter used for protection

to tell someone officially or formally about something

to some extent; fairly

done on purpose; not accidental

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them