misconstrue
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E2: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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ingratitude
the quality of not being grateful for help or kindness
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
blinder
a very good shot, pass, or piece of play in football
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
complainant
a person who brings a formal complaint or legal case against someone
blameless
free from blame or wrongdoing
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
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fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
senile
showing mental decline that can happen in old age
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
crock
a large earthenware pot or jar
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
shakedown
a thorough search or inspection
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
overheat
to become too hot, or to make something too hot
reimburse
to pay someone back for money they spent on something