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 S17E9: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery
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dignify
to make someone or something seem more important, serious, or worthy of respect
retry
to try something again after it fails
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
exemplify
to show something clearly by example
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
patriarchy
a social system in which men hold most of the power and women have less influence
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
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gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
misrepresentation
the act of giving false or misleading information about something
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
preclude
to prevent something from happening or make it impossible
criminally
in a way that is extremely bad or excessive
heinous
extremely evil and shocking