NCIS S15E10: English vocabulary

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, usually under a jacket

to value something very highly

powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose

the act of cutting food into small cubes

a feeling of anger because something seems unfair or insulting

a score of two in tennis, or the point that makes the score 40–40

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

relating to the skull

the branch of medicine that deals with the brain, nerves, and nervous system

more able or skilled than someone or something else

carried or supplied through pipes

a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

to breathe air out of your lungs

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

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

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

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

noisy and hard to control

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

an official statement that you will not use a right or claim

not active or growing for a period of time

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

a polite way to address a group of doctors

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

to talk in a casual, lively way

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

without any mistakes or imperfections

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

the degree to which something is serious, severe, or intense

to cut or tear something into small pieces

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

on the telephone; talking by phone

not getting much attention or being noticed

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

a small hard seed inside some fruits

a person who makes or sells candles

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

the act of fastening something with a screw

an FBI or other government detective

used to say that something is not surprising

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

actively dealing with something or working on it

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to register that you have arrived at work, usually by using a time clock

to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

a cockroach

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a light ringing sound

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

the force or energy that keeps something moving or helps it keep growing or developing

morally good and fair; doing what is right

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

ready, arranged, or working properly

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand