batterer
a person who hits a partner or family member
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S10E8: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery
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ovulate
to release an egg from an ovary
hogwash
nonsense or something you think is completely untrue
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
unhook
to remove something from a hook or fastening
godsend
something that is very helpful or exactly what you need
handiwork
work made by hand, especially something carefully crafted
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
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infertile
not able to produce babies, seeds, or fruit
repugnant
extremely unpleasant or offensive
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
disown
to say that you no longer accept someone as part of your family or group
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
smudge
a dirty mark or smear
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
stifle
to make someone unable to breathe properly
unholy
not holy or sacred
punitive
intended to punish someone
remand
to send a case back to a lower court for further action