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NCIS S16E13: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 13CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • badder

    Word

    comparative of bad: more bad or worse

  • refractory

    Word

    stubborn and difficult to control or deal with

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • regress

    Word

    to return to an earlier or less developed state

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • shafting

    Word

    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • captor

    Word

    a person who has captured and is holding someone prisoner

  • excrement

    Word

    waste from the body, especially solid waste from the bowels

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  • contaminate

    Word

    to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

  • crematorium

    Word

    a building where dead bodies are cremated

  • confidant

    Word

    a person you trust with private thoughts or secrets

  • hunk

    Word

    a large piece of something, especially food or meat

  • shudder

    Word

    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • withhold

    Word

    to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

  • confide

    Word

    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • cremation

    Word

    the act of burning a dead body

  • groan

    Word

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

  • incision

    Word

    a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

  • nip

    Word

    a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

  • woodwork

    Word

    the skill or activity of making things from wood

  • char

    Word

    to burn something until it turns black

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • stuffing

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    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • abduct

    Word

    to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • secondhand

    Word

    used before a noun to mean previously owned or used, not new

  • start back in

    Phrase

    To start insulting, arguing with, or shouting at someone again

  • peep

    Word

    a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

  • bug in

    Phrase

    to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • ticking

    Word

    the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

  • gun down

    Phrase

    to shoot someone and kill them

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • tremble

    Word

    to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • typewriter

    Word

    a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • hide behind

    Phrase

    to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

  • confide in

    Phrase

    to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • full speed ahead

    Phrase

    with great speed or effort, and without delay

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • annex

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    to add something as an extra part, especially to a document or report

  • loose ends

    Phrase

    unfinished things that still need attention

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • buck up

    Phrase

    to become happier, calmer, or more confident

  • susceptible

    Word

    likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • superman

    Word

    a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

  • questionable

    Word

    likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

  • germ

    Word

    a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • loose end

    Phrase

    a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

  • amber alert

    Phrase

    a public warning that a child has been abducted

  • steam ahead

    Phrase

    to keep moving forward quickly and confidently, especially when there are difficulties

  • nip at

    Phrase

    to bite or peck at something repeatedly and lightly

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • brawl

    Word

    a noisy, rough fight or argument

  • oyster

    Word

    a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks

  • fingerprint

    Word

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

  • captivity

    Word

    the state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave

  • seaman

    Word

    a sailor, especially one who is not an officer

  • savior

    Word

    a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

  • stein

    Word

    a large mug for beer, often with a handle and a lid

  • liaison

    Word

    a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • truck in

    Phrase

    to transport goods by truck

  • measure up

    Phrase

    to be as good as what is expected or required

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • spawn

    Word

    (of fish, frogs, and some other animals) lay eggs in water

  • dictate

    Word

    to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

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