preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
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Law & Order S20E8: English vocabulary
Season 20, Episode 8CrimeDrama
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intoxicate
to affect with alcohol or drugs, especially so that someone becomes confused or less clear-minded
evince
to show something clearly
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
palliative
something that eases pain or makes a difficult situation less severe, without fixing the cause
pariah
a person who is rejected by other people or by society
wallop
to hit something hard, often with a single strong blow
renunciation
the formal act of giving up a belief, claim, right, or way of life
exorbitant
much too expensive or too large in amount
belated
happening later than expected or appropriate
swig
to drink something in large mouthfuls
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knapsack
a bag with shoulder straps that you carry on your back
quash
to officially cancel or reject a legal decision or order
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
misrepresent
to describe someone or something in a way that is false or misleading
guesswork
the act of guessing instead of using facts or evidence
immaterial
not important or relevant in a particular situation
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
pistachio
a small green nut with a hard shell
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
divulge
to reveal private or secret information
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
buggy
a small vehicle pulled by a horse, used for carrying people