exigent
needing quick action or attention
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S19E9: English vocabulary
Season 19, Episode 9CrimeDrama
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screed
a long, boring speech or piece of writing, often full of criticism
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
evince
to show something clearly
ignoble
morally bad, shameful, or not worthy of respect
intricacy
the state of having many small, complicated parts or details
litigator
a lawyer who handles lawsuits in court
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
litigant
a person or group involved in a lawsuit
disservice
an action that harms someone or fails to help when help is needed
drivel
nonsense or stupid talk
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acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
prowler
a person who moves around quietly, especially to steal or break into places
unseal
to remove a seal from something so it can be opened
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
brownstone
a house or apartment building made from brown sandstone, especially in New York City
categorically
in a firm and definite way; without any doubt or exception
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
peddle
to try to sell things by going from place to place
emphysema
a serious lung disease that makes breathing difficult