slicking
making something smooth and glossy
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S5E20: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 20CrimeDrama
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foist
to force something unwanted on someone
blotter
paper used to soak up extra ink or liquid
sainthood
the state of being a saint
aquamarine
a light blue-green color
gratuity
an extra amount of money given for a service, especially to a waiter or taxi driver
vindicate
to prove that someone is not guilty or wrong
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
belated
happening later than expected or appropriate
vindictive
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
molestation
the act of sexually abusing or harassing someone, especially a child
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
rebuttal
a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false
flannel
a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
rehabilitate
help someone recover from illness, injury, addiction, or prison life and return to normal life
overt
done or shown openly, not hidden