retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
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NCIS S12E15: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 15CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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wardroom
a room on a ship where officers eat and relax
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
bullfighting
the sport or tradition of fighting bulls with a matador
dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
sleight
skillful hand movements used to trick people, especially in magic
sinker
a small weight used to sink a fishing line in water
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
grumble
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
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
insidious
harmful in a way that is gradual and not easy to notice
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detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
rekindle
to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again
fragmented
broken into small parts or pieces
fluke
a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
cradling
holding something gently and protectively
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
shudder
to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
combing
the act of combing hair
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level