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Episode vocabulary
NCIS S12E23: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 23CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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wheelhouse
the part of a ship where the person steering it stands or sits
shamble
to walk slowly with heavy, dragging steps
mutilate
to injure someone or something badly and permanently
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
energize
to make someone feel more energetic or enthusiastic
handsomely
in a generous way, especially with money or rewards
oppressor
a person or group that treats others cruelly or unfairly by using power
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
obliterate
destroy completely; leave nothing behind
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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pomp
a show of impressive ceremony, luxury, or grandeur
detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
lackey
a servant, especially one who does unimportant or annoying tasks for someone powerful
disown
to say that you no longer accept someone as part of your family or group
paralyze
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
parasol
a light umbrella used to protect you from the sun
pug
a small dog with a wrinkled face and a curled tail
souring
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
dazzle
to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style