retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
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NCIS S12E13: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 13CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
monosyllabic
having only one syllable
trilling
to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound
tourniquet
a tight band or strap used to stop heavy bleeding in an arm or leg
issuer
a person or organization that issues a financial product or document
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
dishonorable
shameful and not showing honor or good moral character
whisperer
a person who is especially good at understanding or calming animals
jawbone
the lower jaw of a person or animal
badgering
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
yeoman
in the past, a man who owned and worked a small farm or estate
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unbecoming
not suitable or appropriate for a situation
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
apprehensive
worried that something bad might happen
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
toxicology
the study of poisons and how they affect living things
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
tarnish
to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected
ensue
to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way