slicking
making something smooth and glossy
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S14E21: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 21CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
trudge
walk slowly with heavy, tired steps
cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
caw
the harsh cry of a crow
housewarming
a party for celebrating a new home
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
unlisted
not listed in a public directory or database
journeyman
a skilled worker who has completed training but is not yet a master
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
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rosewood
a hard, dark wood used for furniture and musical instruments
blasphemous
showing disrespect for God or sacred things
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
ramble
walk around in a relaxed way, usually for pleasure and without a fixed route
choppy
having rough, uneven waves or a rough surface
detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
dyeing
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
inactivity
a lack of activity or movement
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else