NCIS S19E7: English vocabulary

the highest point of something, especially of success or power

to express something in a particular way

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

having thin lines or marks of a different color

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a lack of consistency or agreement

to change the structure or style of a room or building

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

the act of moving along without using power

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

especially impressive or memorable

likely to cause a strong reaction, especially by upsetting or challenging people

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the condition of having lost too much water

a chemical element needed by the body in very small amounts

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the life or world believed to exist after death

always telling the truth; honest

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

a death caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful act, especially one that can lead to a lawsuit

the bone in the neck that supports the tongue and helps with swallowing

work that is paid by the hour or by the time spent, not by the amount produced

a short written report about a medical patient, especially one with an unusual condition or treatment

a special table on a cruise ship where the captain eats with selected guests

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to dress in smart or attractive clothes

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

a man or boy who is very charming and good at attracting romantic attention

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

used to say you are very sure about something, especially when it seems surprising or untrue

an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

burning very brightly and strongly

a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

cause something to improve a lot

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, especially a rabbit, for living in

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

used to say that one event caused a series of other events

an FBI or other government detective

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

to cut something off or separate it by force

to ring repeatedly or nonstop, especially a phone

a rude or informal way of asking what someone is upset or complaining about

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of sending troops or equipment to a place for a mission

a long, pointed tooth, especially in a meat-eating animal

to get rid of something

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water