Twelve Angry Men Vocab #2

writhing

• to twist the body about or squirm

• to stand still and remain calm

• to run quickly in a straight line

• to jump up and down excitedly

sadist

• a person who takes pleasure in making others suffer

• a person who enjoys helping others

• a person who is indifferent to others' pain

• a person who seeks to avoid conflict

elevated train

• a train on tracks that is above the roads and streets

• a type of train that runs underground

• a train that operates on a circular track

• a train that is used for freight transport

open and shut

• complex and confusing

• simple, clear cut

• ambiguous and vague

• difficult and challenging

hung jury

• a jury that cannot agree on a verdict (decision)

• a jury that reaches a unanimous decision

• a jury that is dismissed by the judge

• a jury that is selected randomly

acquitted

• judging someone innocent

• declaring someone guilty

• ignoring someone's actions

• punishing someone severely

technicality

• a small detail in a set of rules

• a major principle of law

• a type of technical skill

• a general guideline for behavior

arrogance

• a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

• an offensive display of superiority over another

• a state of being humble and modest

• a lack of confidence or self-esteem

abstain

• to refrain or not take part in

• to participate actively

• to encourage others

• to make a decision

tenement

• a luxurious apartment complex

• a rundown, and often overcrowded, apartment complex

• a single-family home

• a commercial building for businesses