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NCIS S19E1: English vocabulary

Season 19, Episode 1CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • slosh

    Word

    to move through water or another liquid with a splashing sound

  • blab

    Word

    to talk too much in a boring or annoying way

  • sweepings

    Word

    bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor

  • bludgeon

    Word

    a heavy stick or club used as a weapon

  • meshed

    Word

    joined so that the parts fit together and move smoothly

  • clucking

    Word

    the short, low sound a hen makes

  • frugal

    Word

    careful with money, food, or other resources; not wasteful

  • latching

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • duress

    Word

    pressure or threats that force someone to do something

  • clang

    Word

    to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

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  • impersonate

    Word

    pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

  • overwork

    Word

    to work too much, especially so that you become tired or stressed

  • divulge

    Word

    to reveal private or secret information

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • credential

    Word

    an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

  • rifling

    Word

    the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sliver

    Word

    a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece

  • bummer

    Word

    a disappointing or annoying situation

  • shudder

    Word

    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

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  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • dis

    Word

    to insult or show disrespect to someone

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • breezy

    Word

    pleasantly cool and lightly windy

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • doomsday

    Word

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

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • rut

    Word

    a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

  • thump

    Word

    to hit something with a dull, heavy sound

  • quadrant

    Word

    one of four equal parts of a circle or space

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • outburst

    Word

    a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • landlady

    Word

    a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

  • straining

    Word

    the act of pulling something tight

  • your girl

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • decomposition

    Word

    the process of rotting or breaking down

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • pipe bomb

    Phrase

    a small bomb made from a metal pipe

  • bug in

    Phrase

    to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

  • outnumber

    Word

    to be greater in number than someone or something

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • enlighten

    Word

    to help someone understand something better

  • finder

    Word

    a person or thing that finds something

  • medical examiner

    Phrase

    a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • step back

    Phrase

    a setback or decline

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • veterinarian

    Word

    a trained doctor who treats animals

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • in the toilet

    Phrase

    in a very bad or ruined state

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • mesh

    Word

    a piece of material made of threads, wire, or plastic with many small holes

  • sledge

    Word

    a vehicle with runners for traveling over snow or ice

  • casing

    Word

    a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

  • cop killer

    Phrase

    a person who kills a police officer

  • break on

    Phrase

    to insult or embarrass someone in public

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • up to no good

    Phrase

    behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • look for trouble

    Phrase

    to deliberately do things that are likely to cause trouble or a fight

  • latch

    Word

    a simple device for fastening a door or gate

  • stereotype

    Word

    a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • big mouth

    Phrase

    a person who talks too much, especially by saying things that should be kept private

  • run high

    Phrase

    to become very strong or intense, especially feelings or emotions

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • petty theft

    Phrase

    a small or minor theft

  • drug trafficking

    Phrase

    the illegal trade in drugs

  • drug cartel

    Phrase

    an organized group that controls the illegal drug trade

  • gang up

    Phrase

    to join with others to attack, bully, or oppose someone

  • swarm

    Word

    a large group of insects flying or moving together

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • drug dealer

    Phrase

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • last words

    Phrase

    the final words someone says before they die

  • kick down

    Phrase

    to force a door or other barrier open by kicking it hard

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

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