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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E17: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 17CrimeDramaMystery
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unclog
to clear something blocked so that liquid, air, or other material can pass through
blubbering
crying loudly and uncontrollably
slewed
past tense and past participle of slew
stipple
to cover or draw with small dots or marks
sacrosanct
too important or sacred to be changed, questioned, or interfered with
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
romping
to play or move around in a lively, happy way
slicker
a person who is clever but not honest
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
doer
a person who takes action and gets things done
berate
to criticize someone angrily and at length
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insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
discerning
able to notice small differences and make good judgments
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
sublet
to rent a property to someone else for part or all of the lease period
concoct
to make something by mixing different ingredients
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
motley
having a mixed, uneven, or varied appearance or character
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
shelve
to put something on a shelf
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces