preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S6E19: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 19CrimeDrama
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shingling
the job of covering a roof with shingles
acquiesce
to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly and without arguing
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
headboard
the board or panel at the head of a bed
incarcerate
to put someone in prison
insufficiency
the state of not having enough of something needed
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
iota
a very small amount
reek
to smell very bad
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peddle
to try to sell things by going from place to place
vehemently
in a forceful, angry, or passionate way
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
madhouse
a place or situation with extreme confusion and noise
legalize
to make something legal by changing the law
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
ballistics
the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air
submissive
willing to obey other people and accept their control
samaritan
a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger