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NCIS S10E14: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 14CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • pomade

    a thick, scented hair product used to style hair

  • liquefy

    to make a solid substance become liquid

  • squib

    a small firework that makes a hissing sound before it goes off

  • bifurcate

    to divide into two branches or parts

  • backstop

    something that acts as a barrier or support behind something else

  • antacid

    a medicine that reduces acid in the stomach

  • muffle

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • blare

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • bumble

    to move or act in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way

  • expletive

    a swear word or mild curse

  • gummy

    soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy

  • bayed

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

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  • ratting

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • wry

    showing dry, slightly mocking humor

  • organically

    in a way that uses natural methods and avoids artificial chemicals

  • brimming

    full to the top and likely to spill over

  • latching

    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • doubly

    to a greater degree; in two ways or for two reasons

  • beeswax

    a wax made by bees, used in candles, cosmetics, and polish

  • twittering

    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • rearer

    a person who breeds and cares for animals

  • strapping

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • conundrum

    a confusing problem or question that is hard to solve

  • clank

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

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