petrify
to make someone feel so shocked or frightened that they cannot move or think clearly
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Law & Order S13E15: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 15CrimeDrama
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skulk
to move or stay in a hidden, sneaky way
clambake
a meal or party where clams and other seafood are cooked and eaten, often outdoors
cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
personify
to show a strong example of a quality or feeling
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
raconteur
a person who tells stories or anecdotes skillfully and entertainingly
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
whopping
very large; huge
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
ramification
a result or effect of an action, especially one that is complicated or unwanted
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hellish
extremely unpleasant, difficult, or severe
drivel
nonsense or stupid talk
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
comforter
a thick warm cover for a bed, filled with soft material
pylon
a tall structure that supports power lines or communication equipment
crass
rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste
blemish
a small mark or flaw that spoils the look of something
damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
discretionary
available to be used or decided on as you choose
anecdotal
based on personal stories or experiences rather than solid facts or research
muddle
to make something confused or untidy