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NCIS S15E9: English vocabulary

Season 15, Episode 9CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • cribbing

    Word

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • potluck

    Word

    a meal or party where everyone brings a dish to share

  • immigrate

    Word

    to move to and live in a new country

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • dignitary

    Word

    a person who is important because of a high rank or official position

  • rove

    Word

    to wander from place to place

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • spiteful

    Word

    showing a desire to hurt, upset, or annoy someone because of anger or resentment

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • spotty

    Word

    covered with spots or marks

  • birthing

    Word

    the act of giving birth

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  • awing

    Word

    causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration

  • scorching

    Word

    extremely hot

  • felon

    Word

    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

  • scorch

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    to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

  • delirious

    Word

    feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because of illness, fever, or extreme tiredness

  • crabbing

    Word

    the activity of catching crabs

  • shortcoming

    Word

    a weakness or fault in someone or something

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • ringer

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    a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

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  • barricade

    Word

    a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

  • invoice

    Word

    a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

  • goth

    Word

    a person who belongs to the goth subculture, which is known for dark clothes, makeup, and music

  • bystander

    Word

    a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • medically

    Word

    in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • stuffing

    Word

    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • your girl

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

  • cranberry

    Word

    a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • plastic explosive

    Phrase

    an explosive that can be shaped by hand before use

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • dig on

    Phrase

    to be attracted to someone

  • patiently

    Word

    in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ticking

    Word

    the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

  • shrapnel

    Word

    small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

  • leverage

    Word

    the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • ready or not

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen whether people are ready or not

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • covert

    Word

    kept secret or done in a hidden way

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • wheeled

    Word

    equipped with wheels

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • the Bomb

    Phrase

    the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • fair trade

    Phrase

    a way of buying and selling that aims to give producers fair prices and better working conditions, especially in poorer countries

  • gang up

    Phrase

    to join with others to attack, bully, or oppose someone

  • innocent bystander

    Phrase

    a person who is not involved in a situation but is hurt by it

  • triple check

    Phrase

    a careful check done again to make sure something is correct

  • smooth jazz

    Phrase

    a modern style of jazz with a soft, relaxed sound

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • old town

    Phrase

    the historic center of a city or town

  • lie around

    Phrase

    to spend time doing nothing useful

  • narrow down

    Phrase

    to reduce the number of possibilities so something becomes more specific

  • cafeteria

    Word

    a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

  • accomplice

    Word

    a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • awe

    Word

    a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • shoot me

    Phrase

    a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • operative

    Word

    working or in effect

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • stand by

    Phrase

    to wait and be ready to act when needed

  • narrowing

    Word

    the process of becoming narrower

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • unarmed

    Word

    not carrying a weapon

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