prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
Episode vocabulary
CSI: Miami S1E17: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 17DramaMysteryCrime
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exculpatory
showing that someone is not guilty or at fault
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worsted
a smooth, fine wool yarn or fabric made from it
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
persevere
to keep trying to do something despite difficulty or failure
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
indentation
a blank space at the start of a line of text
gated
surrounded by a fence or wall with a gate, often for security
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bombshell
a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect
rifling
the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin
expend
to spend or use up money, time, energy, or resources
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
subpoena
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
causeway
a raised road or path built across water or wet ground
talon
a sharp claw on a bird of prey
inhale
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
procure
to get something, especially with effort or care
acquittal
a legal decision that someone is not guilty