splutter
to speak in a quick, confused way, often because you are upset or excited
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NCIS S13E14: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 14CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
manhandle
to handle someone or something roughly or with force
prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
inexact
not exact; not completely accurate or precise
uncouple
to disconnect or separate something from something else
trilling
to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
headroom
the amount of space above your head in a room, vehicle, or other place
raspy
having a rough, hoarse sound
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
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equalize
to make something even, balanced, or equal
nutter
a crazy or strange person
unseal
to remove a seal from something so it can be opened
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
copier
a machine used for making copies of documents or pictures
scuttle
to move quickly with short, light steps
subterfuge
secret or dishonest behavior used to trick someone and get what you want
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
veritable
used to emphasize that something is real, extreme, or impressive
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
femoral
relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg