judiciously
in a careful and sensible way
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S10E17: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 17CrimeDrama
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remiss
not careful enough about something you should do
overstep
to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed
elan
enthusiasm, confidence, and style
reefer
a cigarette containing marijuana
atrial
relating to an atrium, especially one of the upper chambers of the heart
dislocate
to force a bone or joint out of its normal position
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
renege
to fail to keep a promise, agreement, or duty
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
gamut
the full range or extent of something
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scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
indignant
feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair
hydrant
a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply
flunk
to fail an exam, test, or course
jugular
the vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
yoke
a wooden bar placed across the necks of two animals so they can pull a cart or plow together
circumstantial
based on the facts and details of a situation
appellate
relating to a court that hears appeals