malinger
to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid work or duty
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Law & Order S9E2: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 2CrimeDrama
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
squeegee
a tool with a rubber edge used for wiping water off glass or smooth surfaces
cutlass
a short, heavy sword with a curved blade, used especially by sailors in the past
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
misplace
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
courageously
in a brave way
alternator
a machine in a vehicle that produces electricity and charges the battery
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
exacting
needing a lot of care, skill, or attention
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
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rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
invalidate
to make a document, rule, or agreement no longer valid
concoction
a mixture of different ingredients or things
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
cede
to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
ringleader
the person who leads a group, especially one doing something bad or illegal
abrasion
the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping
longhorn
a type of cattle with long horns, originally from Texas