veneering
the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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NCIS S20E18: English vocabulary
Season 20, Episode 18CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
falconry
the sport or practice of hunting with trained birds of prey
clammy
unpleasantly damp, cold, and sticky
dehydrate
to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer
cochlear
relating to the cochlea, the spiral part of the inner ear
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
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
regenerative
able to regrow or renew itself
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
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bloomer
a person or thing that blooms, especially a plant that produces flowers
trinket
a small decorative object that is not worth much
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
astound
to surprise or amaze someone greatly
thermostat
a device that controls the temperature in a room or building
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
shelving
shelves or a set of shelves used for storing things
bookkeeping
the job of recording a business's money in and out
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly