whiffing
moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps
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Law & Order S15E12: English vocabulary
Season 15, Episode 12CrimeDrama
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
stubbed
past tense and past participle of stub
retry
to try something again after it fails
corroboration
evidence that helps prove or support something
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
flange
a projecting flat rim or collar on a pipe, wheel, or other object
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
obliterate
destroy completely; leave nothing behind
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
smirk
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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silvering
the process of turning silver in color
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
negotiable
able to be changed or discussed
equitable
fair and reasonable, especially in a way that treats people equally
whiff
a brief smell that you notice for a moment
unfounded
not based on facts or evidence
duress
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
definitively
in a way that settles something clearly and finally
corroborate
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
conspire
to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
zeal
strong enthusiasm and energy for something you believe in