estrange
to make people less close or friendly
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S8E12: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 12CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
unfurl
to open out from a rolled or folded state
endearment
a word or phrase used to show affection
musty
smelling stale, damp, or moldy
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
revolutionize
to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
savor
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
enlistment
the act of joining the armed forces
understatement
the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is
nibble
to take small bites of something
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
sawdust
the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn
crabbing
the activity of catching crabs
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
inhaler
a device that lets you breathe medicine into your lungs