rudderless
without clear direction, control, or leadership
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S10E18: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 18CrimeDrama
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impute
to say or suggest that someone is responsible for something, especially something bad
wherewithal
the money or other means needed to do something
dynamiting
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
skeet
a shooting sport in which people shoot at clay targets thrown into the air
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
altimeter
an instrument that measures height above sea level, especially in an aircraft
protrude
stick out beyond a surface
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
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
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arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
conclusively
in a way that clearly proves or settles something
watermark
a faint design in paper that you can see when you hold it up to the light
purport
the general meaning or main point of something, especially a speech or document
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
liquidate
to sell property or assets in order to pay debts or close a business
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
impetus
the energy or force that makes something start moving or continue moving
overt
done or shown openly, not hidden
vigor
strong energy and effort