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9th

40 Terms

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dispensary

clinic where medicine and medical supplies are distributed

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prosecutor

an official conducting criminal cases on behalf of the state

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3

detention

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

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4

grim

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

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5

anonymous

having no known name or identity or known source

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subdued

quieted and brought under control

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felony

a serious crime, such as murder or arson

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8

acknowledge

express recognition of the presence or existence of

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9

stenographer

someone skilled in the transcription of speech

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10

attorney

a professional person authorized to practice law

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evident

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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12

suppress

control and refrain from showing

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13

wisp

a thin tuft, piece, or amount of something

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counsel

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

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admissible

deserving to be accepted or allowed

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motion

a request to a court for a ruling or order

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17

mentor

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

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impression

a clear and telling mental image

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19

podium

a platform raised above the surrounding level

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infringe

go against, as of rules and laws

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disregard

give little or no attention to

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22

contend

maintain or assert

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23

impede

be a hindrance or obstacle to

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conspirator

a member of a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act

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testify

give a solemn statement in a court of law

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26

intently

with strained or eager attention

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defendant

someone against whom an action is brought in a court of law

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28

redress

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

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29

lynch

kill without legal sanction

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overwhelming

so strong as to be irresistible

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grandiose

impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence

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accomplice

a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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verdict

findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision

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34

articulate

characterized by clear expressive language

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35

inventory

a detailed list of all the items in stock

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36

engage

carry out or participate in an activity

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37

objection

procedure whereby a party to a suit deems a matter improper

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38

vague

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

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careen

move sideways or in an unsteady way

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tentative

hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion

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