collaterally
in a secondary or indirect way
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S4E8: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 8CrimeDrama
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adduce
to give evidence or reasons to support a claim
bulldoze
to clear land or knock down buildings with a bulldozer
wickedly
in a cruel, evil, or very bad way
haberdashery
a shop that sells men's clothing and accessories
crony
a close friend, especially one in a group that has influence or power
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
personable
pleasant and easy to like or talk to
incarcerate
to put someone in prison
overreach
to go beyond the proper limit or use more than is sensible
malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
cleat
a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to
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cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
toupee
a small wig worn to cover a bald spot
appellant
a person who asks a higher court to change a lower court's decision
tweezers
a small tool with two arms used for picking up tiny objects or pulling out hairs or splinters
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
penalize
to punish someone for breaking a rule or law
retroactive
taking effect from an earlier date
schist
a hard rock that splits into thin layers
ergo
therefore; as a result
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
starched
made stiff with starch