caulk
to fill the gaps around a joint, window, bath, or other surface with a waterproof material
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NCIS S12E17: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 17CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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feeler
a long thin part of an animal, such as a tentacle or antenna, used for feeling or exploring
soiree
a small evening social gathering
pacifier
a rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on
dynamiting
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
artful
clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky
knead
to press and stretch dough or another soft mixture with your hands
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
forefather
a person in your family who lived a long time ago; an ancestor, especially a male one
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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baguette
a long, thin loaf of French bread
surmise
to guess that something is true without having proof
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
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
forger
a person who makes fake copies of documents, money, or works of art
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
slush
partly melted snow or ice on the ground
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
septic
infected with bacteria, especially causing pus or decay
gander
a male goose
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds