tangentially
in a way that is only slightly related to the main topic
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NCIS S7E11: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 11CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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disentangle
to separate something that is twisted, tied, or tangled
fabricator
a person or company that makes things, especially metal parts or equipment
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
relegate
to move someone or something to a lower rank, position, or place
corroboration
evidence that helps prove or support something
myopic
nearsighted; unable to see things far away clearly
skylark
a small brown songbird that sings while flying high
profusely
to a great degree; in large amounts
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
lode
a rich source of something useful or valuable
colloquial
used in ordinary conversation, not formal or literary
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banshee
in Irish legend, a female spirit whose cry is said to warn that someone will die soon
extricate
to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
combustible
able to catch fire and burn easily
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
catalytic
relating to a catalyst or to catalysis
ubiquitous
present or found almost everywhere
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
tasteful
attractive because of simple, elegant style