oversell
to sell or promote something by making it seem better or more important than it really is
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S17E10: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 10CrimeDramaMystery
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intoxicate
to affect with alcohol or drugs, especially so that someone becomes confused or less clear-minded
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
proffer
to offer something formally or in a careful way
recrimination
a statement accusing someone in return, especially after being accused first
extradite
to send someone back to another country to face trial or punishment there
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
elope
to run away secretly to get married, often without telling your family
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fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
vail
a valley
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
locator
a device or system that helps find the location of something
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
bombard
to attack a place with bombs or shells
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering