ingenue
a young woman who is innocent and inexperienced, especially in a play or film
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S13E11: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 11CrimeDramaMystery
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subjunctive
the verb form used to talk about wishes, doubts, or things that are not certain
proclivity
a tendency to do or like something, often something bad or unusual
transact
to carry out a business deal or other transaction
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
visceral
strong and instinctive, rather than calm or logical
carnal
relating to physical desire or sex
hawked
to try to sell things in public by calling out to people
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
shakedown
a thorough search or inspection
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
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abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
duckling
a young duck
impeccable
perfect or without faults
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
stalked
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
scrapbook
a book with blank pages for pasting in photos, clippings, and other keepsakes
combing
the act of combing hair
solicit
to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way