preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
NCIS S2E18: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 18CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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epitomize
to be a clear or perfect example of something
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
paraffin
a waxy substance used in candles, polishes, and sealing materials
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
rosewood
a hard, dark wood used for furniture and musical instruments
supersede
to replace something older, weaker, or less important
surmise
to guess that something is true without having proof
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
queasy
feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit
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esophagus
the tube that food goes through from the throat to the stomach
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
capricorn
the zodiac sign for people born between about December 22 and January 19
tiff
a small, petty quarrel
panoramic
showing or giving a wide view of an area
smudge
a dirty mark or smear
sear
to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
esoteric
known by only a small group of people with special knowledge
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
oblivious
not noticing or not paying attention to what is happening around you
heighten
make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable