forewoman
a woman who leads a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a construction site
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S15E21: English vocabulary
Season 15, Episode 21CrimeDramaMystery
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cavernous
very large and hollow-looking, like a cave
lunged
to make a sudden forward movement, usually to attack or grab something
granary
a building where grain is stored
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
outrank
to have a higher rank or status than someone or something
barbarism
extreme cruelty or violent behavior
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
justifiable
able to be shown to be reasonable or right
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
gambit
a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage
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ethically
in a morally right or acceptable way
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
duress
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
commandeer
to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
masse
a stroke made in billiards by striking the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically, so that it glances off another ball and changes direction
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
perjury
the crime of lying under oath in court
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence