shyster
a dishonest person, especially one who cheats people for money
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Law & Order S14E21: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 21CrimeDrama
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dehumanize
to treat people as if they are less than fully human
exoneration
the official act of saying that someone is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
vilify
to say or write very bad things about someone or something, often unfairly
gaggle
a group of geese on the ground or on the water
exhume
to dig up something buried, especially a body
barroom
a room in a bar or pub where drinks are served
qualm
a feeling of doubt, worry, or unease about something
plaintive
sounding sad, weak, or full of sorrow
stickler
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
sayer
a person who says or states something, especially in a particular way
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goad
to annoy or pressure someone into doing something
zealous
showing strong enthusiasm and dedication, sometimes in a way that seems too intense
incorrigible
impossible to change, improve, or stop from bad behavior
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
unseal
to remove a seal from something so it can be opened
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
impropriety
behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
appointee
a person who has been appointed to a job or office