disabuse
to make someone stop believing something that is wrong
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E18: English vocabulary
Season 20, Episode 18CrimeDramaMystery
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suborn
to persuade someone to do something illegal or dishonest, often by paying them
plagiarize
to use someone else's words, ideas, or work as if they were your own
horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
blackball
to vote against allowing someone to join a club or group
stymie
to stop something from happening or make it much harder
litigate
to take legal action against someone or something
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
retroactive
taking effect from an earlier date
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
vestibule
a small entrance hall or lobby just inside a building's outer door
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fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
shelve
to put something on a shelf
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
philanthropy
the act of giving money, time, or help to support good causes
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
plagiarism
the act of using someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it