underpay
to pay someone less than they should be paid
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NCIS S16E21: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 21CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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retry
to try something again after it fails
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
strychnine
a very poisonous substance once used as a poison
clavicle
the bone between your shoulder and chest
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
remorseful
feeling sorry and guilty about something you did
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
easel
a stand that holds a painter's canvas or board while they work
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reassert
to state or support something again
commissary
a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military
slush
partly melted snow or ice on the ground
follicle
a small sac or tube in the body where something grows or is stored
settee
a long seat for two or more people, usually with a back and arms
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
appellate
relating to a court that hears appeals
undue
too much, too strong, or not justified
gratification
a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction