NCIS S4E4: English vocabulary

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

based on guesses or not certain

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

the sharp part on the back of a bee, wasp, or similar insect that can sting

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

an object that is thrown or fired through the air

past tense of ski

the panel in a vehicle that shows information like speed and fuel level

the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

locked with a key

a very fast marching pace

to make something move in a different direction

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

having raised ridges or lines

to hit or push with the head or horns

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

to make it possible for something to happen

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to help someone understand something better

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a cruel ruler who uses power in a harsh and unfair way

concerned with everyday life, money, and practical matters rather than religion or spiritual things

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

the act of fastening something with a screw

an FBI or other government detective

used to say that something is not believable

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

completely ready to begin something

protected or cared for by someone reliable and capable

becoming more mature and fully developed

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

a valley

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

unfinished things that still need attention

to become stronger or more successful than something else

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

a bag used to carry a dead body

the soft parts of the body, such as muscles and fat, rather than bones or teeth

unwanted sound in the background that makes it hard to hear something clearly

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a quick look at something before it is officially shown or released

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

to cry and produce tears

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to reduce the number of possibilities so something becomes more specific

to vomit

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

covered with small dots or spots

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style