whinny
to make a high, soft sound like a horse
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NCIS S10E1: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 1CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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abet
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
seductively
in a way that is meant to attract someone sexually
embalm
to preserve a dead body so it does not decay
dynamiting
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
stent
a small tube placed inside a blood vessel or other passage to keep it open
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
pungent
having a strong, sharp taste or smell
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moonshine
illegal homemade alcohol, especially whiskey
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
yelp
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
purgatory
in Roman Catholic teaching, a place or state where souls are purified before heaven
infuriate
to make someone extremely angry
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
elude
to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world