NCIS S20E7: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

a large bird of prey that lives in the mountains of the Americas

to breathe air out of your lungs

attractively old-fashioned or unusual in a charming way

the act of making a sound or device silent

slightly damaged by a dent

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

great intelligence, skill, or talent

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

the Roman god of love, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows

a small axe with a short handle

an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

locked with a key

a person who makes a living by committing crimes

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

moving or walking with quick, light steps

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a system of fast writing using symbols and abbreviations

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a poisonous chemical used in warfare that can kill or seriously harm people

the act of moving something on wheels

a person who is paid to kill someone

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

to indicate or suggest something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to act carefully, especially to avoid upsetting someone

the process of taking in or soaking up a substance, light, heat, or sound

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

having thoughts of killing yourself

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

imagined rather than real

cause something to improve a lot

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

an FBI or other government detective

money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

a small pocket knife with several tools built into it

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

far away; at a great distance

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

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

a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

an organized event where people are asked to give blood

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

Breathing that is hard, heavy, or not smooth

a bag used to carry a dead body

the period when a member of the armed forces is serving full-time