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NCIS S20E6: English vocabulary

Season 20, Episode 6CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • unquestionable

    Word

    certain and not open to doubt

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • shafting

    Word

    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • tactile

    Word

    related to the sense of touch

  • lagging

    Word

    material used to cover something to keep heat in or protect it

  • gouge

    Word

    to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something

  • abrasion

    Word

    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • caribou

    Word

    a large wild animal like a reindeer that lives in northern North America

  • overwork

    Word

    to work too much, especially so that you become tired or stressed

  • boomer

    Word

    a person born during the baby boom after World War II

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  • tracer

    Word

    something used to trace or track something else

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • polynesian

    Word

    relating to Polynesia, its people, or their languages

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • evener

    Word

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

  • puffy

    Word

    slightly swollen or rounded

  • bubbly

    Word

    full of bubbles; fizzy

  • joyous

    Word

    full of joy; very happy and cheerful

  • diagnostics

    Word

    tests and checks used to find out what is wrong with a machine, system, or body

  • tundra

    Word

    a cold, flat area in the far north where trees do not grow

  • ledger

    Word

    a book or system for recording financial accounts

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

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  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • contingency

    Word

    a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • eyeball

    Word

    the round part of the eye

  • slayer

    Word

    a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

  • discrepancy

    Word

    a difference between two things that should match

  • negotiator

    Word

    a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • prince charming

    Phrase

    the ideal man in a fairy tale or romance story

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • meow meow

    Phrase

    a slang word for mephedrone

  • expressive

    Word

    showing feelings clearly through words, actions, or appearance

  • elaborated

    Word

    to explain something in more detail

  • full disclosure

    Phrase

    a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • equip

    Word

    to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

  • fives

    Word

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

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • on the mat

    Phrase

    being criticized or called to account by someone in authority

  • meow

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • avatar

    Word

    a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

  • developmental

    Word

    relating to growth and change, especially in children or in a person's abilities

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • sensory

    Word

    relating to the senses, especially sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • conglomerate

    Word

    a large company made up of several different companies or businesses

  • drag in

    Phrase

    to bring up something irrelevant in a discussion

  • oddly

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • evade

    Word

    to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • disclosure

    Word

    the act of making secret or unknown information known

  • proprietary

    Word

    relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person

  • swap meet

    Phrase

    a market where people buy, sell, or trade used goods

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • carton

    Word

    a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

  • grub

    Word

    food; especially simple, ordinary food

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • hit with

    Phrase

    to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

  • scheming

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    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

  • flake

    Word

    a small thin piece that has broken off from something

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • the finest

    Phrase

    the police

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • cut to the chase

    Phrase

    to get to the main point quickly

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • sesame

    Word

    a plant grown for its small edible seeds

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • belt up

    Phrase

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • overload

    Word

    to put too much into something, or to make something have too much to handle

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • overhaul

    Word

    a complete repair or improvement of something

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • secret agent

    Phrase

    a person who secretly works for a government to get information

  • action hero

    Phrase

    a main character in an action movie who is brave and tough

  • leap out

    Phrase

    to stand out and be easy to notice

  • personal day

    Phrase

    a paid day off from work for personal reasons

  • personal record

    Phrase

    something you have done better than ever before

  • launder

    Word

    wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

  • fingerprint

    Word

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

  • sedan

    Word

    a car with a closed body and usually four doors

  • stop over

    Phrase

    to make a short stop during a journey, often to rest or stay overnight

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

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