rouser
a person who rouses someone from sleep.
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E10: English vocabulary
Season 22, Episode 10CrimeDramaMystery
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recidivist
a person who keeps committing crimes after being punished for them
gaiter
a covering worn over the lower leg and ankle to keep out dirt, snow, or water
vilify
to say or write very bad things about someone or something, often unfairly
inflame
to make strong feelings, arguments, or a bad situation stronger
mutilate
to injure someone or something badly and permanently
grope
to feel your way with your hands in the dark or when you cannot see clearly
recidivism
the tendency of a convicted criminal to commit crimes again
pubescent
relating to the period when a child is becoming an adult
rabble
a noisy, disorderly crowd
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
afterthought
an idea or remark that comes too late to be useful or important
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pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
inflamed
red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
incite
to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully
underage
too young to be allowed to do something by law
cohort
a group of people who share a common experience or are studied together
inhalation
the act of breathing in