whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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NCIS S11E1: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 1CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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sorrowed
feeling or showing deep sadness, especially after a death or loss
fritter
a small cake made by frying batter, sometimes with fruit or other ingredients
inalienable
that cannot be taken away or given up
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
clicker
a handheld device used to control a device from a distance
reprehensible
deserving strong disapproval
windpipe
the tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
turncoat
a person who changes sides and joins the enemy or an opposing group
pummel
to hit someone or something many times, especially with your fists
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
hungered
to feel very hungry
toxicology
the study of poisons and how they affect living things
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
condone
to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
securely
in a way that is safe, fixed firmly, or not likely to move
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound