hesitantly
in a hesitant way; with uncertainty or pauses
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S17E18: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 18CrimeDrama
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blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
displease
to make someone feel unhappy or annoyed
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
energize
to make someone feel more energetic or enthusiastic
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
brownstone
a house or apartment building made from brown sandstone, especially in New York City
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
glorify
to praise or present something as very good or important
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
thoracic
relating to the chest area
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
vertebra
one of the small bones that make up the spine
jumpy
nervous and easily startled
jeweler
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
consecutively
one after another, without a break
rigor
careful, exact, and thorough work or study
deuce
a score of two in tennis, or the point that makes the score 40–40