forewoman
a woman who leads a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a construction site
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Law & Order S8E19: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 19CrimeDrama
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nicety
a small detail or fine point, especially one that matters in careful work or discussion
lucre
money, especially when it is seen as greedy or unpleasant
carpetbagger
a person who goes to a place mainly to get political power or make money, without local ties
uncork
to remove a cork or stopper from a bottle or container
misapprehension
a mistaken idea or understanding of something
obstinacy
the quality of being stubborn and refusing to change your mind
abatement
a reduction or ending of something
renege
to fail to keep a promise, agreement, or duty
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
sequestered
kept apart from other people or things, often in a private or hidden place
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
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sequester
to keep someone or something apart from others, often for legal or official reasons
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
inexcusable
too bad or wrong to be accepted or forgiven
instigate
to cause something bad or violent to happen
passable
good enough, but not very good
cautionary
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
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
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
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using exactly the same words as the original