garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S9E11: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 11CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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wearily
in a tired, low-energy way
edgewise
with the edge facing forward or sideways
prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
jackknife
a large pocketknife with a folding blade
yuletide
the Christmas season
embalm
to preserve a dead body so it does not decay
sputter
to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds
relegate
to move someone or something to a lower rank, position, or place
myopic
nearsighted; unable to see things far away clearly
humbug
deceptive or false talk or behavior
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
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disparage
to speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or low opinion
injector
a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
frosted
covered with a thin layer of ice
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
sarcastically
in a sarcastic way
tassel
a decorative bunch of hanging threads or cords, often attached to clothing, curtains, or ornaments
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
trimmer
a person or thing that trims something
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving