sainted
described as holy or saintly, especially in a respectful or affectionate way
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S1E18: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 18CrimeDrama
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ramrod
a rod used for pushing a bullet or charge down the barrel of a gun
excusable
able to be forgiven or accepted as reasonable
recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
twang
a sharp, ringing sound made by a plucked string or something similar
alliteration
the use of the same starting sound in nearby words
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
prejudicial
causing harm or making something worse
indignity
something that makes you feel humiliated or treated without respect
shoplifting
to steal goods from a store
enrage
to make someone extremely angry
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pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
waistband
the band of material at the top of a pair of trousers, a skirt, or underwear that fits around the waist
shalt
an old form of shall used with thou
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
outdo
to do better than someone or something else
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
sanctity
the quality of being holy or sacred
crotch
the area between a person's legs where the legs join the body
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
rehabilitate
help someone recover from illness, injury, addiction, or prison life and return to normal life