prevaricate
to avoid giving a direct answer, often by being vague or evasive
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S2E20: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 20CrimeDramaMystery
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
supposition
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
complainant
a person who brings a formal complaint or legal case against someone
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
serrated
having a jagged edge with small, sawlike teeth
hock
to pawn something, especially to get money quickly
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
custodial
relating to cleaning and looking after a building or place
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hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
skew
to make something lean or slant; to put it at an angle
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
monogram
a design made from two or more initials, often used on clothes or personal items
yoke
a wooden bar placed across the necks of two animals so they can pull a cart or plow together
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
concealment
the act of hiding something or keeping it secret
artiste
a performer, especially a singer, dancer, or actor
comer
the act of eating a meal
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
fraternal
relating to brothers or like the relationship between brothers