whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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NCIS S16E2: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 2CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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neighborly
friendly and helpful in a way that makes people feel welcome
pallid
very pale, especially because of illness or weakness
shuck
the outer covering of a corn cob or similar plant part
bewitch
to make someone feel strongly attracted or fascinated
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
rove
to wander from place to place
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
gamut
the full range or extent of something
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
remover
a substance or product used to remove something
strainer
a tool with holes or a mesh used for separating solids from liquids
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latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
therapeutics
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
turpentine
a clear liquid made from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
friendliness
the quality of being friendly and pleasant to other people
infarction
a place in an organ or tissue where blood flow is blocked and the tissue dies
postmark
the mark stamped on a letter or package by the post office, showing where and when it was mailed
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
submerge
to put something under water or another liquid
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
sicken
to make someone feel sick or disgusted
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly