sophistry
clever but false reasoning used to mislead people
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S2E5: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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milliliter
a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
impermissible
not allowed by a rule, law, or agreement
fallible
likely to make mistakes or be wrong
recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
peremptory
firm and demanding in a way that can seem rude or bossy
verbiage
too many words, especially when something could be said more simply
witless
lacking intelligence or good judgment; foolish
eyeglass
a single lens worn in front of one eye
optometrist
a person who tests eyesight and helps people choose glasses or contact lenses
disparage
to speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or low opinion
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
rheumatic
relating to rheumatism or joint pain
prejudicial
causing harm or making something worse
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
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
treatable
able to be treated successfully with medicine or other care
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
feverish
showing signs of a fever, such as heat, sweating, or restlessness
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
amish
relating to the Amish, a Christian group known for simple, traditional living