shyster
a dishonest person, especially one who cheats people for money
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order Season 1 Episode 1: English vocabulary
Season 1 Episode 11990CrimeDrama
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toxicologist
a scientist who studies poisons and their effects
recliner
a comfortable chair that leans back and often has a footrest
relevancy
the quality of being relevant to the topic being discussed
sputum
mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the lungs or airways
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
penmanship
skill in writing neatly by hand
peritonitis
a serious infection that causes inflammation of the lining of the abdomen
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
adjournment
the act of ending or pausing a meeting, court session, or other official gathering
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
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barmaid
a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub
exemplify
to show something clearly by example
dramatize
to turn a story, book, or real event into a play, film, or TV show
falsify
to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
resuscitate
to bring someone back to consciousness or life, especially by medical treatment
cerebellum
the part of the brain that helps control balance and movement
pronouncement
a formal statement or announcement
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
aspirate
to pronounce a sound with a strong puff of air
feverish
showing signs of a fever, such as heat, sweating, or restlessness
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something