embezzler
a person who steals money that they have been trusted to manage
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S5E7: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 7CrimeDramaMystery
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platitude
a remark that is so often repeated that it has become boring or unoriginal
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
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
complainant
a person who brings a formal complaint or legal case against someone
recant
to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
vindictive
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
fingering
the way a musician uses the fingers on an instrument
salve
a soft ointment used to heal or soothe a wound or sore
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fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
trimester
one of three periods into which a pregnancy is divided
receptacle
a container or holder for something
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
ludicrous
so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
spotless
completely clean and free from marks or dirt