NCIS S12E9: English vocabulary

a person or thing that changes something

to breathe air out of your lungs

a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

a room with a toilet and a sink

a pile of hay

decayed plant or food waste used to help plants grow

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

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

the act of leaving something out, especially by mistake

having thin lines or marks of a different color

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

in a way that shows strong sadness, anger, or disappointment

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

easily upset or offended

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

the act of moving along without using power

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

locked with a key

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

able to stick to a surface or hold things together

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

to fill something too full by pushing things in

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

having raised ridges or lines

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

a color or shade

a lesson or guide that shows you how to do something

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

a bet on the result of something

becoming weaker or less active

a person who is paid to kill someone

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

to indicate or suggest something

informal criticism for emotional problems someone is thought to have because of a difficult relationship with their father

to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow

to do something with full effort or confidence

imagined rather than real

sad because you are alone or feel alone

a security officer who travels on a plane to protect passengers from hijacking or terrorism

easy to see or notice

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the process of starting a computer

an FBI or other government detective

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

the act of doing something to pass time when you are bored or waiting

completely wet

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

nervous and unable to relax

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

a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to laugh quietly

relating to Jamaica or its people

a reason or explanation that shows something is right or acceptable

a city in central New York State

the process of gradually collecting or building up something