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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E1: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery

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  • turreted

    having one or more turrets

  • shanked

    hit badly, especially in golf, so the ball goes off to the side

  • pimping

    the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

  • hydrant

    a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply

  • trafficker

    a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods

  • welcomer

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • muscling

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • fining

    the act of making someone pay a fine

  • shakedown

    a thorough search or inspection

  • playa

    a person who is good at attracting romantic or sexual partners

  • alimony

    money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce

  • heinous

    extremely evil and shocking

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  • copped

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • abler

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • enforcer

    a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

  • rapport

    a friendly, easy relationship in which people understand and trust each other

  • underage

    too young to be allowed to do something by law

  • graver

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • mouthpiece

    the part of a musical instrument that you blow into

  • retainer

    a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

  • pagoda

    a tall building with several levels, often found in Asian temples

  • carding

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • compel

    to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

  • Hell no

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

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