understate
to make something seem less important or serious than it really is
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NCIS S9E10: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 10CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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striation
a pattern of lines, ridges, or grooves on a surface
odometer
a device in a vehicle that shows how far it has traveled
tollbooth
a place where drivers pay a toll on a road or bridge
proclivity
a tendency to do or like something, often something bad or unusual
bludgeon
a heavy stick or club used as a weapon
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
mannerism
a repeated habit or way of moving, speaking, or behaving
scratchy
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
reservist
a member of a military reserve force
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
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polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
ravishing
extremely beautiful or attractive
antic
playful, funny, or slightly silly
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
favoritism
unfair treatment that gives one person or group an advantage over others
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
fragmented
broken into small parts or pieces
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display