forthrightness
the quality of being honest, direct, and plain-spoken
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NCIS S19E10: English vocabulary
Season 19, Episode 10CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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dignify
to make someone or something seem more important, serious, or worthy of respect
abet
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
overdraft
the amount by which a bank account goes below zero
infidel
a person who does not belong to a particular religion, especially in historical or religious contexts
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
earmark
to set money, time, or resources aside for a particular purpose
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
dimple
a small hollow in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin
wallow
to roll around or lie in mud, water, or dust
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
consecutively
one after another, without a break
gauze
a thin medical cloth used for covering wounds or stopping bleeding
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
solemnly
in a serious, formal, or dignified way
conspire
to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air