cornstarch
a fine white powder used to thicken sauces and other foods
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NCIS S1E14: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 14CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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germane
closely related to the subject being discussed; relevant
interlace
to weave or link together in a crisscross pattern
circuitous
longer or less direct than the shortest route
flasher
a person who exposes their genitals in public
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
powdery
looking or feeling like powder
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
ramification
a result or effect of an action, especially one that is complicated or unwanted
dishonorable
shameful and not showing honor or good moral character
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
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lopsided
having one side lower, smaller, or heavier than the other
libra
the seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by scales
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
conundrum
a confusing problem or question that is hard to solve
patrolman
a police officer who patrols an area
damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
submerge
to put something under water or another liquid
cede
to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially
ironclad
so strong or certain that it cannot be changed or broken
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck