pipette
a thin tube used to measure or move small amounts of liquid, especially in a lab
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NCIS S4E22: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 22CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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incongruity
the quality of being out of place or not matching what is around it
embezzle
to steal money that you were trusted to manage
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
dastardly
evil and cruel, especially in a sneaky way
incongruous
not fitting well with the rest of a situation, style, or group
pithy
short, clear, and full of meaning
forcible
using force or violence
adage
a short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
tannin
a bitter substance found in plants, especially in tea, wine, and bark
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
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introvert
a person who prefers quiet, private activities and spending time alone
storekeeper
a person who runs a small store or shop
copious
large in amount or number; plentiful
carnal
relating to physical desire or sex
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
vertebra
one of the small bones that make up the spine
lactose
a sugar found in milk
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
telltale
showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious
duress
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping