NCIS S19E16: English vocabulary

based on the facts and details of a situation

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

relating to the skull

to break down naturally into simpler substances

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a strong feeling of love or admiration that is usually not lasting

a substance made by a cell or gland and released into the body or outside it

a bitter fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat

to make someone feel extreme fear

birds kept for food, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

done without planning or rehearsal

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

the dead body of an animal

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

In cricket, a run that does not count because the batter did not make it safely to the crease

to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

a large, flat dish used for serving food

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

at the same time that something else is happening

home; to or at home

a way of thinking or behaving that helps someone avoid painful feelings or thoughts

evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

having a lot of flesh; plump or soft

to shoot someone and kill them

a short text that explains a picture or photo

having thoughts of killing yourself

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

not deep or detailed enough

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a fine powder from flowers that plants use to make seeds

the process of starting a computer

an FBI or other government detective

to examine numbers carefully in order to work something out

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

a group of wild boars

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

used to say you have won or beaten someone

actively dealing with something or working on it

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

from the very beginning

the final words someone says before they die

to hit something hard while moving

a large bird that eats dead animals

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

to use up a supply of something

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

hope and confidence that things will turn out well

deserving praise, help, or respect

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

somewhat like; in a way similar to