calipers
a tool with two arms used for measuring the width or thickness of something
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NCIS S5E2: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 2CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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shill
to secretly promote or support something, especially by pretending to be neutral
jilt
to suddenly end a romantic relationship with someone
nigh
near in time, place, or degree
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
cranium
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
vehicular
relating to vehicles or their use
tiff
a small, petty quarrel
swerve
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
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abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
impeccable
perfect or without faults
fetal
relating to a fetus
sprinkler
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
clipping
a small piece cut off something
rotor
a part of a machine that spins around a central point
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
dishonesty
the act or habit of being dishonest, especially by lying, cheating, or stealing
flimsy
easily damaged, broken, or bent
stripper
a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar