handspring
a gymnastic move in which you jump backward or forward onto your hands and then land on your feet
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S6E9: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 9CrimeDrama
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peremptory
firm and demanding in a way that can seem rude or bossy
percolate
to pass slowly through something porous
predispose
to make someone more likely to have a feeling, behavior, or condition
odious
very unpleasant and offensive
hyperbole
an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally
pernicious
very harmful, especially in a way that is gradual or not obvious
inflame
to make strong feelings, arguments, or a bad situation stronger
presto
used to say that something has happened quickly or as if by magic
swatch
a small sample of fabric, color, or material
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
egregious
very bad and shocking
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overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
predisposition
a tendency to think, feel, or act in a particular way
subterfuge
secret or dishonest behavior used to trick someone and get what you want
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
inexplicably
in a way that is hard or impossible to explain
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
concoct
to make something by mixing different ingredients
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
valedictorian
the top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give a speech at graduation
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair