rootless
having no roots
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S24E9: English vocabulary
Season 24, Episode 9CrimeDrama
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cynically
in a way that shows you do not trust people’s motives
proffer
to offer something formally or in a careful way
defamatory
damaging someone's reputation by making false or harmful statements
dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
delineate
to describe or show something clearly and in detail
laminate
to cover paper or another flat item with a thin plastic layer to protect it
legitimize
to make something legal or officially acceptable
tacit
understood or implied without being said directly
braiding
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
sterilize
to make something free of all harmful germs
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flunk
to fail an exam, test, or course
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
persecute
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity
meritorious
deserving praise or reward
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
fateful
likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next
acknowledgment
the act of accepting that something is true, valid, or important
charmer
a person who is very charming and good at making people like them
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes