genuflect
to bend one knee to the floor as a sign of respect or worship
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Law & Order S1E20: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 20CrimeDrama
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deprecate
to say that you do not approve of something
blather
long, silly, or meaningless talk
blarney
talk that is meant to charm, flatter, or persuade someone
bedfellow
a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way
culpa
fault, blame, or guilt
sanctimonious
showing off a false sense of moral superiority
brogue
a type of sturdy leather shoe with decorative holes in it
abhor
to feel strong dislike or hatred for something
expediency
the quality of being practical or useful, even if it is not ideal
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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rebut
to prove that a statement, claim, or accusation is false
windpipe
the tube in your throat that carries air to your lungs
volition
the act of making your own decisions or choices
afield
away from home or the usual place
supposition
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
credo
a set of beliefs or principles that guides how someone lives or acts
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
libra
the seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by scales
spew
to send out or throw out quickly and forcefully
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property