deface
to damage the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
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NCIS S3E10: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 10CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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stipple
to cover or draw with small dots or marks
frankincense
a fragrant gum resin burned as incense, especially in religious ceremonies
panacea
something that is believed to solve every problem or cure every illness
striation
a pattern of lines, ridges, or grooves on a surface
deltoid
the large muscle on the outside of the shoulder
countermand
to cancel or change an official order
studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
scapula
one of the two flat bones on your upper back, behind the shoulder
monolithic
very large, solid, and without much detail or change
dutiful
doing what you are expected or required to do, especially because you feel it is your duty
flatulence
gas in the intestines that is passed out through the anus
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doppelganger
a person who looks very much like someone else
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
numero
a number or numeral
blacken
to make something black or darker
cirrhosis
a serious liver disease that causes scarring and poor liver function
meritorious
deserving praise or reward
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
pectoral
relating to the chest