patchouli
a tropical plant whose leaves are used to make a strong-smelling oil
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NCIS S8E16: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 16CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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distension
the swelling or stretching of a body part because of pressure inside it
clingy
wanting too much attention or closeness from other people
rove
to wander from place to place
presumptuous
too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
emanate
to come from a source and spread out from it
dislocation
the act of moving something out of its normal position
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
calibrate
to adjust a measuring instrument so it gives accurate results
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
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locksmith
a person who makes, repairs, or opens locks and keys
roving
moving from place to place, especially as part of a job
insecticide
a substance used to kill insects
pliers
a hand tool with two handles used for gripping, bending, or cutting things
spurt
to come out in a sudden, forceful stream
horoscope
a prediction about what will happen to someone, based on astrology
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
dossier
a file or set of documents with detailed information about a person, case, or subject
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
booby
a stupid or foolish person
eavesdrop
to secretly listen to other people's private conversation
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering