pugilistic
relating to boxing or to fighting with the fists
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Law & Order S17E17: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 17CrimeDrama
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apprise
to tell someone something, especially official information
fornicator
a person who has sex with someone they are not married to
desecrate
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect
animus
strong dislike or hostility toward someone or something
broil
cook food under direct, intense heat
churchgoer
a person who goes to church regularly
delude
to make someone believe something that is false
godless
not believing in God or in religion
hallucinate
to see or hear things that are not really there
zealot
a person who is extremely and often unreasonably devoted to a belief or cause
forcible
using force or violence
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gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
brimstone
an old word for sulfur
misstep
a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem
fervor
strong, intense enthusiasm or feeling
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
flunk
to fail an exam, test, or course
turpentine
a clear liquid made from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
solicitation
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
snot
thick mucus from the nose
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support