gallivant
to go from place to place in a lively, carefree way, often for fun
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S1E15: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 15CrimeDramaMystery
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venial
able to be forgiven; not seriously wrong
shabbily
in a shabby, untidy, or poorly dressed way
retentive
able to remember things easily
quadriceps
the large muscle at the front of the thigh
credulity
a tendency to believe things too easily
facetious
showing humor in a way that is not appropriate for a serious situation
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
washboard
a flat board with ridges, used for washing clothes by hand
retread
a tire that has been given a new tread
overstay
to stay longer than you are allowed or longer than you planned
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
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deify
to treat someone or something as a god
presto
used to say that something has happened quickly or as if by magic
grope
to feel your way with your hands in the dark or when you cannot see clearly
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
gentlemanly
showing the polite, respectful behavior traditionally expected of a gentleman
handiwork
work made by hand, especially something carefully crafted
frailty
the state of being weak, delicate, or easily broken
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
misogynist
a person who hates or strongly dislikes women
reptilian
relating to or like reptiles
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers