paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
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NCIS S4E6: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 6CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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penmanship
skill in writing neatly by hand
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
sternum
the bone in the center of the chest
smolder
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
scuttle
to move quickly with short, light steps
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
chump
a foolish or easily fooled person
carotid
either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck
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redskin
a rude and offensive word for a Native American person
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
manhole
a covered opening in a street or sidewalk that lets people reach underground pipes or cables
ere
before; earlier than
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
inking
the process of drawing or outlining with ink
mallard
a wild duck with a green head, common in many parts of the world
sentry
a soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer