cower
to crouch low because you are afraid
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NCIS S12E21: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 21CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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pique
a feeling of annoyance or hurt pride after being slighted
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
scowl
to frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
lifelike
looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing
negotiable
able to be changed or discussed
ethereal
very light, delicate, and beautiful in a way that seems almost unreal
locator
a device or system that helps find the location of something
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gunnery
the skill or practice of using large guns in war
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
methodical
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
rigor
careful, exact, and thorough work or study
populate
to live in or fill a place with people or animals
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
conspire
to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful
savvy
practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
coy
pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention