traipse
to walk somewhere in a tired, slow, or annoying way
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Law & Order S12E1: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 1CrimeDrama
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tranquilize
to give a person or animal a drug that makes them calm or unconscious
recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
wormed
treated with medicine to remove worms from the body
decapitate
to cut off someone's head
remorseful
feeling sorry and guilty about something you did
pate
the top part of the head
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
snarling
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
maul
to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
larynx
the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support