suborn
to persuade someone to do something illegal or dishonest, often by paying them
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Law & Order S7E8: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 8CrimeDrama
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mispronounce
to say a word or name wrongly
ignominious
bringing shame or public disgrace
unabridged
not shortened; complete
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
masseur
a man who gives professional massages
ramification
a result or effect of an action, especially one that is complicated or unwanted
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
pariah
a person who is rejected by other people or by society
embroil
to involve someone deeply in a conflict or difficult situation
forthright
direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
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
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
tipper
a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant
vindictive
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
combustible
able to catch fire and burn easily
elope
to run away secretly to get married, often without telling your family
supplant
to replace something or someone, especially by taking over their role or use
disown
to say that you no longer accept someone as part of your family or group