stepparent
a person who is the spouse of one's parent, but not one's biological parent
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S7E5: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 5CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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ulcerate
to become covered with an ulcer or ulcers
preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
ghoulish
strange and unpleasant in a way that suggests death, horror, or the supernatural
peppery
tasting of pepper or having a sharp, pepper-like bite
leggy
having long, attractive legs
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
forceps
a surgical tool with two arms used for holding or gripping things
dutiful
doing what you are expected or required to do, especially because you feel it is your duty
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barmaid
a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub
ergo
therefore; as a result
odorless
having no smell
frigid
very cold
antic
playful, funny, or slightly silly
unbecoming
not suitable or appropriate for a situation
shrunken
made smaller, especially by shrinking from heat or moisture
turpentine
a clear liquid made from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
dereliction
the state of being abandoned and left to fall into ruin
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
ingestion
the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body