longshoreman
a worker who loads and unloads ships in a port
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Law & Order S7E11: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 11CrimeDrama
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underwriter
a person or company that agrees to take on financial risk, especially for insurance or a new investment
levitate
to make something rise and hover in the air, especially by magic or special power
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
tweezers
a small tool with two arms used for picking up tiny objects or pulling out hairs or splinters
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
celibate
not having sex, often because of religious beliefs or personal choice
predicate
to state or claim something formally
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
kindling
small dry sticks or twigs used to help start a fire
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
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wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements
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
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
caveat
a warning or condition that limits or changes something
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
keepsake
something kept because it reminds you of a person, place, or event
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
fluke
a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental
cranked
turned or operated by a crank