whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S8E23: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 23CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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rangy
having a tall, thin build with long limbs
chippy
easily annoyed or irritated
nub
a small lump or bump
halibut
a large flat sea fish that is eaten as food
interagency
relating to or involving more than one government agency
imbecile
an insulting word for a very stupid person
outrank
to have a higher rank or status than someone or something
whittle
to cut or shape wood by shaving off small pieces with a knife
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
constrict
to make something narrower or tighter by squeezing it
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laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
excruciating
extremely painful or hard to endure
dredge
to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
pertain
to relate to or be connected with something
pegging
the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes
cymbal
a thin round metal plate that makes a loud ringing sound when hit
arduous
very difficult and needing a lot of effort
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
cleanly
in a way that is neat, smooth, or without waste
cyclops
a giant with one eye in Greek mythology