sophomoric
showing immaturity, especially in a way that seems silly or annoying
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NCIS S8E13: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 13CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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varnishing
the act of putting varnish on a surface
brogue
a type of sturdy leather shoe with decorative holes in it
clavicle
the bone between your shoulder and chest
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
osteoporosis
a medical condition that makes bones weak and easy to break
reservist
a member of a military reserve force
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
deflate
to let air or gas out of something, or to become empty of air
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
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thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
gunnery
the skill or practice of using large guns in war
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
lubricant
a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
varnish
a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish
bicker
to argue about small, unimportant things