exhume
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S25E12: English vocabulary
Season 25, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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adjuster
a person who investigates insurance claims and decides how much should be paid
exhumation
the act of digging up a buried body
genealogical
relating to the study of family history and ancestors
jurisdictional
relating to the power to make legal decisions in a particular area
marauder
a person who raids or plunders, especially in a war or attack
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
therapeutics
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
mildew
a white or gray fungus that grows on damp surfaces or plants
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
dredge
to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
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dyeing
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
locale
a place where something happens or is set
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
conclusive
so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt
curried
flavored with curry
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
bender
a period of heavy drinking
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material