mismanage
to manage something badly, causing problems or failure
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Law & Order S16E17: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 17CrimeDrama
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pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
undermanned
having too few workers or staff
feeler
a long thin part of an animal, such as a tentacle or antenna, used for feeling or exploring
argumentative
often arguing or ready to argue with people
wrangle
to argue noisily and angrily
berm
a raised strip of land, often built to separate areas or control water
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
culpability
responsibility for a wrong action or crime; blame
cherokees
the plural form of Cherokee, a Native American people from the southeastern United States
litany
a long series of prayers or complaints
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
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supposition
an idea or belief that is not certain and may be wrong
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
opportunist
a person who uses chances to get what they want, often without caring about rules or principles
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
stockade
a fence made of strong upright posts set close together
purport
the general meaning or main point of something, especially a speech or document
travesty
something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd
numero
a number or numeral
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
repute
the opinion people have about someone or something
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something