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NCIS S1E6: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 6CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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  • napless

    Word

    without a soft raised surface, especially on cloth

  • pleasantry

    Word

    a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way

  • designator

    Word

    a word, letter, or number used to identify something

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • joule

    Word

    the standard unit of energy or work in the SI system

  • sop

    Word

    a piece of bread or food dipped in liquid

  • irritability

    Word

    the quality of being easily annoyed

  • berthing

    Word

    the act of moving a ship into a berth or dock

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • tightness

    Word

    the state of being tight or squeezed

  • polygraph

    Word

    a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests

  • urinal

    Word

    a fixture in a public restroom that men use to urinate into

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  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • stencil

    Word

    a thin sheet with cut-out shapes or letters, used to copy a design or pattern

  • strangulation

    Word

    the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

  • grooving

    Word

    to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

  • jumpy

    Word

    nervous and easily startled

  • rota

    Word

    a schedule showing who does a job and when

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • sedate

    Word

    calm, quiet, and not lively

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • bulkhead

    Word

    a wall or partition that divides a ship, aircraft, or other large structure into sections

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  • stimulant

    Word

    a substance that makes the body or brain more active

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • jag

    Word

    a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

  • taint

    Word

    to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

  • suffocating

    Word

    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • suffocate

    Word

    to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

  • evener

    Word

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

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • stamen

    Word

    the part of a flower that produces pollen

  • jeopardize

    Word

    to put someone or something in danger

  • ballooned

    Word

    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • duly

    Word

    in the proper or expected way; as required

  • whim

    Word

    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • tweak

    Word

    to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • suck it

    Phrase

    used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

  • saline

    Word

    containing salt or tasting like salt

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • flier

    Word

    a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

  • less than three

    Phrase

    to love, written in internet slang as <3

  • passageway

    Word

    a narrow passage or corridor that lets people move from one place to another

  • aye aye

    Phrase

    A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

  • bag and tag

    Phrase

    to put a dead body in a body bag and attach an identification tag

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • additive

    Word

    a substance added to something, usually in small amounts, to improve it or help preserve it

  • traverse

    Word

    to travel across or through a place

  • starboard

    Word

    the right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • search me

    Phrase

    I don't know; I have no idea

  • designate

    Word

    to officially choose someone for a job or role

  • down the tubes

    Phrase

    to become ruined, wasted, or lost

  • aft

    Word

    toward the back of a ship or aircraft

  • crash cart

    Phrase

    a cart in a hospital that carries emergency equipment and medicine

  • berth

    Word

    a bed or sleeping space on a ship, train, or other vehicle

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • precaution

    Word

    something you do to prevent harm or trouble

  • let it all hang out

    Phrase

    to relax and behave freely, often in a bold or uninhibited way

  • cabling

    Word

    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • anticipate

    Word

    to expect something or think it will happen

  • pouch

    Word

    a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

  • underside

    Word

    the bottom or lower side of something

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sturdy

    Word

    strong and solid, so it can be used without breaking or falling over easily

  • bleach

    Word

    to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • drug addict

    Phrase

    a person who is addicted to drugs

  • mood swing

    Phrase

    a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

  • bag out

    Phrase

    to criticize someone in a harsh or rude way

  • residue

    Word

    a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

  • trailer park

    Phrase

    an area where people live in mobile homes

  • flip out

    Phrase

    to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

  • rescue mission

    Phrase

    an operation to rescue people from danger

  • flight deck

    Phrase

    the part of an aircraft carrier where planes take off and land

  • record book

    Phrase

    a book that lists record-breaking achievements

  • dinner theater

    Phrase

    a form of entertainment that includes a meal and a live play or musical

  • drug user

    Phrase

    a person who uses illegal drugs regularly

  • crew chief

    Phrase

    the person in charge of a work crew

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • herbal

    Word

    made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • get it together

    Phrase

    to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • wander off

    Phrase

    to move away from a place without meaning to

  • join up

    Phrase

    to connect things so they form one line or group

  • stock up

    Phrase

    to buy or collect a large amount of something so you have enough later

  • bubble in

    Phrase

    to mark an answer on a multiple-choice form by filling in a bubble

  • pot on

    Phrase

    to move a plant into a larger pot

  • caffeine

    Word

    a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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