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NCIS S3E19: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 19CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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swill
to drink something quickly or greedily
clavicle
the bone between your shoulder and chest
falsify
to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people
interrogator
a person who asks questions, especially in an official investigation or interview
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
colloquial
used in ordinary conversation, not formal or literary
chump
a foolish or easily fooled person
aloe
a plant with thick, spiky leaves that contains a soothing gel
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
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runt
the smallest or weakest animal in a group of newborn animals
cuticle
the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
dredge
to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake
emphatic
said in a strong, clear, and definite way
horrendous
extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
infatuation
a strong feeling of love or admiration that is usually not lasting
reprisal
an act of revenge or punishment in response to an attack or injury
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
meteorological
relating to weather and the study of weather