forewoman
a woman who leads a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a construction site
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S23E5: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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litigate
to take legal action against someone or something
wheelhouse
the part of a ship where the person steering it stands or sits
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
admonish
to tell someone firmly that they have done something wrong
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
absolution
formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
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frisky
lively, playful, and full of energy
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
absolve
to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
brotherly
kind and loving in a way that shows close support and care
swag
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
housemate
a person you share a house with
grooving
to move or dance in a relaxed way to music
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
heinous
extremely evil and shocking