circumcise
to remove the foreskin from a male, usually for religious or medical reasons
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S9E10: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 10CrimeDramaMystery
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polygamist
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
convulse
to shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion
mutilate
to injure someone or something badly and permanently
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
nullify
to make something legally invalid or no longer effective
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
promiscuous
having many casual sexual relationships
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
polygamy
the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
monogamous
having only one sexual partner at a time, or staying with one partner
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces