dilatory
causing delay; slow to act or finish something
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Law & Order S13E1: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 1CrimeDrama
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whacking
very large or extreme
spaniel
a dog with long ears and a soft coat
adulterer
a person who is unfaithful to their husband, wife, or partner
striation
a pattern of lines, ridges, or grooves on a surface
ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well
modicum
a small amount of something, especially something useful or desirable
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
disdained
showed contempt for someone or something
regurgitate
to bring food back up into the mouth, or vomit
bigoted
showing strong, unreasonable prejudice against people or ideas
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
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savant
a very learned person, especially a scholar or scientist
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
indigent
very poor; lacking the money needed for basic needs
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
hotbed
a place where something, especially trouble or activity, develops quickly and strongly
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
columbine
a garden plant with delicate, spurred flowers
transference
the act or process of moving something from one place, person, or thing to another
infidel
a person who does not belong to a particular religion, especially in historical or religious contexts
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers