disingenuous
not honest or straightforward, especially by pretending to know less than you do
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Law & Order S15E5: English vocabulary
Season 15, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
indisputable
impossible to deny or argue against
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
befall
to happen to someone, especially something bad
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
enjoin
to order or strongly tell someone to do something
wading
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
misrepresent
to describe someone or something in a way that is false or misleading
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
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justifiable
able to be shown to be reasonable or right
accuser
a person who says someone has done something wrong or illegal
constitutionally
in a way that follows a constitution or the law
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
etch
to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool
wad
a small lump or ball of something
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
sweeper
a machine or tool used for sweeping floors or outdoor surfaces
impair
to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear