disjuncture
a gap or break in connection, continuity, or agreement
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Law & Order S23E7: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 7CrimeDrama
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triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
proffer
to offer something formally or in a careful way
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
forthright
direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
ruffle
to make something untidy or messy
graphically
in a way that uses pictures, charts, or other visual elements
grainy
having a rough texture made up of small pieces or spots
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
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silvering
the process of turning silver in color
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
statuette
a small statue or figure, often decorative
rigidity
the quality of being stiff, fixed, or unwilling to change
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
cede
to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially
veracity
the quality of being true and accurate
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
dupe
to trick someone into believing something false
pertain
to relate to or be connected with something
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence