overrate
to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is
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NCIS S14E14: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 14CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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deputize
to give someone official authority to act for you
wardroom
a room on a ship where officers eat and relax
caw
the harsh cry of a crow
cutlet
a piece of meat, usually breaded or fried, served as a main dish
stupendous
extremely impressive or amazing
anoint
to put oil or holy oil on someone or something as part of a religious ceremony
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
covertly
in a secret or hidden way
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
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devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
telltale
showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious
punchy
short, lively, and effective
crotch
the area between a person's legs where the legs join the body
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
dupe
to trick someone into believing something false
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
rota
a schedule showing who does a job and when
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds