misusage
wrong or improper use of something
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S14E4: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 4CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
fraternization
the act of having a friendly or romantic relationship with a coworker, especially when it is not allowed
bloodsucker
a person who takes advantage of other people for money or help
cribbage
a card game for two to four players, in which you score points by making card combinations
wardroom
a room on a ship where officers eat and relax
seasickness
nausea and discomfort caused by being on a boat or ship
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
sputter
to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds
shipmate
a person who works on the same ship as you
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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shipboard
happening or existing on a ship
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
berthing
the act of moving a ship into a berth or dock
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
detachable
able to be removed or separated
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
polyp
a small growth on a body surface, especially in the nose, throat, or intestines
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
seasick
feeling sick and dizzy because of the movement of a boat or ship
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
impersonal
not showing personal feelings or warmth