blarney
talk that is meant to charm, flatter, or persuade someone
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Law & Order S10E5: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 5CrimeDrama
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thereabouts
to about that time, date, or number
tipster
a person who gives tips or predictions, especially about sports betting
scalloped
having a decorative edge made of small curves
malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
collate
to arrange and compare information or documents in order
atrial
relating to an atrium, especially one of the upper chambers of the heart
flit
to move quickly and lightly
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
judgeship
the position or office of a judge
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
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scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
dereliction
the state of being abandoned and left to fall into ruin
tipper
a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
fob
a small ring or ornament attached to a key chain or watch chain
swag
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
ironclad
so strong or certain that it cannot be changed or broken
summation
the act of adding numbers or amounts together