pawl
a part in a machine that stops a wheel or gear from moving backward
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Law & Order S3E16: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 16CrimeDrama
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munificence
the quality of being very generous
exculpatory
showing that someone is not guilty or at fault
jilt
to suddenly end a romantic relationship with someone
cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
angina
a medical condition that causes pain or tightness in the chest because the heart is not getting enough blood
retardation
the act of slowing down or delaying something
omnibus
a book or collection that brings together several separate works, articles, or stories
lode
a rich source of something useful or valuable
boyish
having the qualities or appearance of a boy
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
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impropriety
behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable
pronouncement
a formal statement or announcement
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
louse
a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body
trumpeting
to make a loud cry like an elephant
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
wring
to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it
patrolman
a police officer who patrols an area
willful
done on purpose; deliberate
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly