whet
sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon
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NCIS S23E19: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 19CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
tidbit
a small but interesting piece of information
calve
to give birth to a calf
alternator
a machine in a vehicle that produces electricity and charges the battery
barnacle
a small sea animal that sticks firmly to rocks, boats, and other surfaces
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
augmentation
the process of making something larger or greater in amount
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
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pounce
to jump suddenly on someone or something, usually to catch or attack it
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
chalet
a small house or cottage, often in the mountains or near a ski resort
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
credential
an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
infestation
the presence of a large number of harmful insects or animals in a place
middleman
a person or company that helps two sides make a deal
marshaling
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
topple
to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly