holdback
to stop yourself from doing or saying something
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S15E13: English vocabulary
Season 15, Episode 13CrimeDrama
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forewoman
a woman who leads a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a construction site
scurrilous
using rude or insulting language, especially to attack someone's reputation
ubiquity
the fact of being very common or found everywhere
mope
to spend time feeling sad, bored, or sorry for yourself
impugn
to challenge or question the truth, validity, or honesty of something
overzealous
too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying
expletive
a swear word or mild curse
sternum
the bone in the center of the chest
fluidity
the quality of flowing smoothly and easily
zealous
showing strong enthusiasm and dedication, sometimes in a way that seems too intense
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
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mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
quash
to officially cancel or reject a legal decision or order
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
fingering
the way a musician uses the fingers on an instrument
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
awing
causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration
aorta
the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body
resuscitation
the process of bringing someone back to consciousness or life
continuance
the fact of continuing to exist or happen
grooving
to move or dance in a relaxed way to music
coincidental
happening by chance, not by plan or intention