brutalize
to treat someone very cruelly or violently
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S18E1: English vocabulary
Season 18, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
exigent
needing quick action or attention
recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
salacious
showing too much interest in sex or sexual matters
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
culpability
responsibility for a wrong action or crime; blame
forcible
using force or violence
prejudicial
causing harm or making something worse
livid
very angry
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legitimize
to make something legal or officially acceptable
impassioned
showing strong emotion or passion
hapless
unlucky and often deserving sympathy
buffoon
a foolish or ridiculous person
extraneous
not relevant to the subject or situation
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
deference
respectful behavior that shows you accept someone else's authority or status
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
duress
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved