NCIS S14E6: English vocabulary

the hard outer shell of a nut

more able or skilled than someone or something else

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

to breathe air out of your lungs

the way something comes from a source or origin

covered with a protective outer layer

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

a hard metallic element used in alloys and batteries

a person whose job is to guard a place, especially at night

having a tail

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

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

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

in a way that seems to happen by magic

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

locked with a key

to cook something gently just below boiling point

a lack of proper food or nutrients that harms health

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly

a person whose testimony is important in a legal case and who may be kept available for court

the activity of making clothes or other items by looping yarn with needles

a person who kidnaps someone

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

a violin, especially one used in folk music

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a short, sharp ringing sound

turning around a central point or axis

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to lead a group, team, or project

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

a company that exists only on paper and has little or no real business activity

a woman who behaves in a very free, wild, or unconventional way

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

an FBI or other government detective

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

to make something known to many people

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

something that gives you a strong push or motivation to act

a sudden feeling of fear

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

to attack someone and hit them hard

the police

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a person or thing that sends something

for a very long time

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a person who secretly works for a government to get information

a plan that gives the details of a flight

a vehicle with strong armor used to carry money or other valuables

a vehicle with armor used to transport money or other valuables safely