NCIS S13E5: English vocabulary

to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

blocked or crowded with too much traffic, people, or something else

the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death

a way of speaking or using words, especially in a particular group or field

to hang or place something loosely over something else

a light umbrella used to protect you from the sun

making a dull, heavy sound

a chemical used to kill germs on surfaces

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

a person who does not have professional or specialized knowledge in a subject

a tool with two arms joined at one end, used for gripping and lifting things

the hunting of whales for meat, oil, or other products

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

many and varied; having many different parts or aspects

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

a person who moves goods illegally across a border

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

existing, happening, or found under the earth's surface

the act of lending something to someone

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

making quick, sharp movements

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a very rich and powerful business person

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

locked with a key

a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

to talk in a casual, lively way

to make it possible for something to happen

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to be greater in number than someone or something

the state of being alone, often by choice

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

a short, sharp ringing sound

everywhere in the world; in many countries

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

fairly large

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

to find or discover something hidden, especially by searching carefully

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a large cave or a large chamber inside a cave

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

separated from the rest by cutting

an FBI or other government detective

to tell someone important information so they know what is happening

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a series of short, sharp sounds

to show approval by clapping

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

relating to stars

a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to tell someone to be quiet

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys