harebrained
foolish and not sensible
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S11E21: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 21CrimeDramaMystery
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sleepwalking
to walk or do other actions while asleep
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
douse
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
inescapable
impossible to avoid or escape
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
handiwork
work made by hand, especially something carefully crafted
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
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engulf
to completely cover or surround something, often suddenly
outgrow
to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
cinder
a small piece of burned coal or wood that is still hot
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
spasm
a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle
conclusive
so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt
pus
a thick yellow or greenish liquid that forms in an infected wound
underage
too young to be allowed to do something by law
inhalation
the act of breathing in