earwig
a small insect with pincers at the back of its body
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NCIS S3E18: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 18CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
nonessential
not necessary or important
marionette
a puppet moved by strings from above
stealthy
done quietly and carefully so you are not seen or heard
frisky
lively, playful, and full of energy
exacerbate
to make a problem, bad situation, or feeling worse
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
jumpy
nervous and easily startled
tact
careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
schematic
shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way
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hindrance
something that makes a task or process harder or slower
seamless
smooth and continuous, with no breaks or problems
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
inhaler
a device that lets you breathe medicine into your lungs
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
defuse
make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble
nodding
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
obsess
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
bullock
a young male cow, especially one raised for beef or farm work
negotiator
a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement
keyed
locked with a key