testy
easily annoyed or impatient
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S13E12: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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overreach
to go beyond the proper limit or use more than is sensible
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
cobble
to make or repair shoes
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
subcontract
to hire another company to do part of a job or project
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
immaterial
not important or relevant in a particular situation
depose
to remove someone from a position of power
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spotty
covered with spots or marks
pell
a fine cloth of wool, silk, or cotton.
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
tarnish
to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
reprisal
an act of revenge or punishment in response to an attack or injury
faxed
to send something by fax
perjury
the crime of lying under oath in court
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence