screed
a long, boring speech or piece of writing, often full of criticism
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Law & Order S18E16: English vocabulary
Season 18, Episode 16CrimeDrama
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eviscerate
to remove the organs from a body
exoneration
the official act of saying that someone is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
mope
to spend time feeling sad, bored, or sorry for yourself
telephoto
a camera lens that makes distant objects look closer and larger
crud
dirty, sticky, or unpleasant stuff
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
egregious
very bad and shocking
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penalize
to punish someone for breaking a rule or law
teamster
a person who drives a wagon or truck, especially as a job
kudos
praise or approval for something good someone has done
obligate
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
yaw
the side-to-side movement of an aircraft, ship, or vehicle around a vertical axis
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
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
reconvene
to meet or gather again, especially for a formal meeting
columbine
a garden plant with delicate, spurred flowers