Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• pay up: To pay money that you owe
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• under seal: Executed with a formal seal, legally binding document.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• verbal abuse: Insulting or offensive language used to criticize or disparage someone.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• expire: To breathe out
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• reap: To harvest or to cut and collect crops
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• act: To behave in a certain way
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• motion: Suggestion at a meeting
• public: Owned by the government
• connect: To associate a thing with something else
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
• lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
• settlement: Official agreement that ends an argument
• sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
• allege: To state without proof
• nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
• terminate: To bring something to and end or finish
• stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
• misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
• doe: Female deer, reindeer, rabbit or hare
• porter: Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
• unnamed: Being or having an unknown or unnamed source
• longtime: Concerning for a long duration