veneering
the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S13E15: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 15CrimeDramaMystery
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groper
a person who feels around with their hands, especially in the dark
muckraker
a journalist who investigates and exposes wrongdoing, especially by powerful people or companies
asphyxiate
to stop someone from breathing, or make breathing very difficult
eyeglass
a single lens worn in front of one eye
tormenting
causing someone to feel great pain or suffering
incapacitate
to make someone unable to function normally
materially
to a large degree; in an important way
chit
a short note or voucher, often showing that something has been paid or approved
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
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the General Educational Development test, which shows high school-level skills
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acreage
the total area of a piece of land, especially when measured in acres
tranquilizer
a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
hogging
to take or use more than your fair share of something
infest
to spread in large numbers and cause damage or problems
strangulation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
beater
a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
veneer
a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface