condescend
to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E12: English vocabulary
Season 27, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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litigate
to take legal action against someone or something
ulna
the thinner of the two bones in the forearm, on the side of the little finger
myopic
nearsighted; unable to see things far away clearly
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
clotted
thickened into a solid mass or lumps
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
outbound
going away from a place, especially in travel or transport
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
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retinal
relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
malpractice
bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor
foray
a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pediatrics
the medical field that deals with the health and treatment of children
backlog
a pile of work or tasks that have not been finished yet
abuser
a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly
congenital
present from birth
perjury
the crime of lying under oath in court
curried
flavored with curry