embezzler
a person who steals money that they have been trusted to manage
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S22E16: English vocabulary
Season 22, Episode 16CrimeDrama
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deface
to damage the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
putrefaction
the process of rotting and breaking down, especially in dead organic matter
embezzle
to steal money that you were trusted to manage
brandish
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way
proffer
to offer something formally or in a careful way
omniscient
knowing everything; all-knowing
overreach
to go beyond the proper limit or use more than is sensible
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
shiner
a black eye
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
purist
a person who strongly prefers traditional rules, methods, or forms
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foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
brownstone
a house or apartment building made from brown sandstone, especially in New York City
balk
to hesitate or refuse to do something because you are unwilling or uncomfortable
serrated
having a jagged edge with small, sawlike teeth
parka
a warm jacket with a hood, worn in cold weather
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
spew
to send out or throw out quickly and forcefully
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
skew
to make something lean or slant; to put it at an angle
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse