exigent
needing quick action or attention
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E12: English vocabulary
Season 20, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
slugger
a baseball player who hits the ball very well, especially for home runs
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
smirk
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
savor
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
hairbrush
a brush used for combing or styling hair
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
authenticate
to prove that something is real, true, or genuine
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entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
shakedown
a thorough search or inspection
provenance
the place something comes from, or its earliest known history
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
thoughtless
not thinking about other people’s feelings or needs
smudge
a dirty mark or smear
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
stopper
a person or thing that stops something
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
remand
to send a case back to a lower court for further action