preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S14E8: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 8CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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jigging
move with quick, jerky up-and-down movements
collude
to secretly work together, usually to do something dishonest or harmful
whopping
very large; huge
rove
to wander from place to place
baseless
not based on facts or evidence
ergo
therefore; as a result
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
entrails
the internal organs of a person or animal, especially when removed or exposed
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
earmark
to set money, time, or resources aside for a particular purpose
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
retrace
to go back over the same route or path
aloof
not friendly or involved with other people; distant and reserved
vehicular
relating to vehicles or their use
swerve
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
parishioner
a person who belongs to a parish, especially one who attends its church
jig
a lively dance with quick, springy steps
yogi
a person who practices yoga regularly and well
savvy
practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else