hyperbole
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally
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Law & Order S22E2: English vocabulary
Season 22, Episode 2CrimeDrama
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pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
frisk
to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
cautionary
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
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
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
neuter
in grammar, used to describe the form that is neither masculine nor feminine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
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buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
greyhound
a tall, thin dog that can run very fast
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
hypocritical
behaving in a way that shows you expect more honesty or goodness from others than from yourself
bloat
to swell or make something swell with gas or air
unduly
to a greater degree than is necessary or reasonable
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
logistical
relating to the planning and movement of people, goods, or equipment
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear