contrite
feeling sorry and ashamed about something you did wrong
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S23E22: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 22CrimeDramaMystery
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
idealize
to think of someone or something as better, more perfect, or more attractive than they really are
abhor
to feel strong dislike or hatred for something
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
badgering
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
trope
a common pattern or idea that appears often in stories, movies, or other media
geyser
a hot spring that sends hot water and steam up into the air at intervals
fabricate
to invent false information or a story
tumultuous
loud, busy, and full of confusion or excitement
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consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
criminally
in a way that is extremely bad or excessive
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
annihilate
to destroy completely
outcry
a strong public expression of anger or disapproval
abuser
a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly
dangle
to hang down loosely or swing gently
renal
relating to the kidneys
bailiff
an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers
waive
to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement