blotchy
covered with irregular spots or patches
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NCIS S5E4: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 4CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
cerebrum
the largest part of the brain, responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary movement
rend
to tear something apart roughly or violently
spaniel
a dog with long ears and a soft coat
dachshund
a small dog with a long body and very short legs
riddling
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
haphazard
not planned or organized in any clear way
adage
a short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
wading
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
aspirate
to pronounce a sound with a strong puff of air
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tipper
a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
spool
a round object that thread, tape, wire, or film is wound around
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
reassemble
to put something back together after it has been taken apart
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
grievous
causing great pain, suffering, or sadness
vertebra
one of the small bones that make up the spine
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
outgrow
to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes
wad
a small lump or ball of something
contaminate
to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material