overstep
to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S18E14: English vocabulary
Season 18, Episode 14CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
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
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
tibia
the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
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abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
delirious
feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because of illness, fever, or extreme tiredness
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
resourceful
good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
nodding
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
cipher
a system of secret symbols or letters used to hide a message
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
intimidation
the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something
unwise
not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm