In Suits Season 1 Episode 10, Harvey faces the difficult task of terminating an accountant who has falsified his credentials. However, as Mike delves deeper into the situation, he uncovers a more sinister motive behind the accountant’s firing, which raises concerns about his own job security. At the same time, Louis believes he has met the woman who could be his future wife.

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Vocabulary Practice for Suits Season 1 Episode 10 Part 1

CEFR B1 and above potentially unknown vocabulary in the script:

1. Affair (noun): A social gathering or event, often formal, usually involving a specific purpose or activity. In the script, it refers to a black tie affair, which is a formal event where guests are expected to wear black tie attire.
2. Snob (noun): A person who looks down on others, usually feeling superior, particularly in matters of taste, wealth, or social status. In the script, someone is accused of sounding like Frasier’s brother, Niles Crane, who is considered a snob.
3. Pheromones (noun): Chemical substances produced by animals, including humans, that influence the behavior or physiology of others of the same species. In the script, it is mentioned in the context of attracting the opposite sex.
4. Retainer (noun): A fee paid in advance to secure services or representation, often used in the context of hiring a lawyer or professional services. In the script, it refers to the availability of lawyers to their clients when needed.
5. Emanate (verb): To come out or issue from a source; to emit or give off. In the script, a character is concerned about emanating an aroma after eating pizza.
6. Networking (noun): The act of interacting with others to exchange information, contacts, and experience for professional or social purposes. In the script, a character mentions a networking event for lawyers.
7. Due time (phrase): In the appropriate or expected time; at the right moment. In the script, a character mentions that certain things will happen “all in due time.”
8. Severance (noun): A payment or compensation provided to an employee when they are laid off, fired, or their employment is terminated, often to help them transition to new employment. In the script, severance quotes are mentioned.
9. Subpoena (noun): A legal document that orders a person to appear in court or provide certain documents or evidence as part of a legal proceeding. In the script, a character mentions faxing a subpoena.
10. Acquaint (verb): To make familiar or knowledgeable about something. In the script, a character is asked to acquaint themselves with certain documents related to an employee.
11. Liability (noun): The state of being legally responsible for something, often involving debts, obligations, or potential losses. In the script, a character mentions the liability presented by an employee’s actions.

Please note that the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B1 level assumes an intermediate understanding of English, and these potentially unknown words are likely to challenge language learners at that level.

Vocabulary Practice for Suits Season 1 Episode 10 Part 2

CEFR B1 and above potentially unknown vocabulary in the script:

1. Shut out (phrasal verb): To exclude or deny someone access to something, like a group or meeting.
   Explanation: In this context, it means that the speaker is being excluded from meetings as a result of asking questions about a certain topic.
2. Railroaded (verb, informal): To force or pressure someone into doing something, often unfairly or without giving them a choice.
   Explanation: The speaker feels that they are being unfairly pushed or forced into signing an agreement.
3. Confidential (adjective): Intended to be kept secret or private.
   Explanation: The speaker refers to an internal document that was meant to be kept confidential within the company.
4. Severance package (noun): A financial package given to an employee who is leaving a company, usually due to termination or downsizing.
   Explanation: This refers to the compensation and benefits provided to the employee after their employment is terminated.
5. Negative publicity (noun phrase): Unfavorable or harmful public attention or media coverage about a person, company, or event.
   Explanation: The speaker mentions avoiding negative publicity, meaning they want to prevent any harmful information from becoming public knowledge.
6. Manipulated (verb): To control or influence someone or something in a skillful or unscrupulous way.
   Explanation: The speaker accuses someone of manipulating others and using their influence to achieve their own goals.
7. Thorough (adjective): Complete, detailed, and careful in examining or investigating something.
   Explanation: The speaker claims they were careful and exhaustive in their actions and investigation.
8. Insinuating (verb, present participle): Suggesting or implying something indirectly or in a hinting manner.
   Explanation: Another character interprets a statement as implying something negative or suspicious.
9. Exuberance (noun): The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm.
   Explanation: The speaker attributes the situation to youthful exuberance, suggesting that a young person’s enthusiasm led to an honest mistake.
10. Mitigate (verb): To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.
    Explanation: The context suggests that the former employee may be sued for damages, and they can take actions to reduce the impact or severity of those damages.
11. Bankrupt (verb): To financially ruin or make someone unable to meet their financial obligations.
    Explanation: The speaker fears that the lawsuit mentioned could lead to their financial ruin.
12. Potters Field (noun phrase): A public burial place for unidentified or indigent people.
    Explanation: In the context of the script, this phrase is used metaphorically to describe an area of great difficulty or lack of success in finding something.
13. Infatuated (adjective): In a state of intense, but often short-lived, passion or admiration for someone or something.
    Explanation: The character claims to be infatuated with the other character’s date, expressing strong admiration.
14. Dissolution (noun): The formal ending or termination of an organization, company, or partnership.
    Explanation: In the context of the script, it refers to the closing down of the company Aberdeen Solutions.
15. Filing briefs (noun phrase): The act of preparing written legal documents and arguments for submission to a court.
    Explanation: This refers to the lawyer’s task of preparing written legal documents for court proceedings.
16. Backlog (noun): A large amount of work or tasks that need to be completed, but have accumulated over time.
    Explanation: The character mentions having a backlog of cases to handle.
17. Mixer (noun): A social gathering or event where people from different backgrounds or organizations meet and interact.
    Explanation: The context suggests that this mixer is an event for law graduates or professionals to network.
18. Harvard I.D. (noun phrase): Identification card issued by Harvard University to its students and staff.
    Explanation: The character is trying to use their Harvard I.D. to gain access to an event.
19. Unger and Macy (names): Presumably, these are the names of law firms mentioned in the script.
    Explanation: The script refers to two law firms that have connections with the main characters.
20. Expose (noun): The act of revealing or making something known that was previously hidden or secret.
    Explanation: The character mentions “public exposure,” which likely refers to a legal issue or scandal becoming publicly known.

Please note that without more context or specific character names, some explanations may be limited in detail, and the interpretations of certain words might vary slightly based on the script’s content.

Vocabulary Practice for Suits Season 1 Episode 10 Part 3

CEFR B1 and above potentially unknown vocabulary:

1. Rifling (verb): Searching through something in a hurried and disorderly manner, often looking for specific items or information.
2. In lieu of (phrase): Instead of; in place of.
3. Extortion (noun): The act of obtaining something (usually money or property) from someone through coercion or threats.
4. Hearsay (noun): Information or statements that have been heard from others and not from direct personal knowledge or observation.
5. Espionage (noun): The practice of spying or using covert methods to gather information, especially in a political or military context.
6. Precedent (noun): A previous action, decision, or ruling that can be used as a guide or justification for future similar cases.
7. Subpoena (noun/verb): A legal order that requires a person to appear in court or produce certain documents as evidence.
8. Shell company (noun): A company that exists only on paper and has no significant assets or operations, often used for various financial purposes, including hiding assets.
9. Dissolved (verb): In the context of a company, it means the company ceases to exist legally, either through liquidation or winding up its affairs.
10. Falsify (verb): To alter or manipulate something, such as documents or records, to make them untrue or misleading.
11. Independent consulting (noun): Providing expert advice or services to a company or individual as an independent contractor rather than being an employee.
12. Severance package (noun): Compensation or benefits provided to an employee upon termination or layoff.
13. Benefit of the doubt (phrase): Giving someone a favorable judgment or opinion when there is uncertainty or doubt about their actions or intentions.
14. Tap out (phrase): To surrender or give up, often used in the context of combat sports when a competitor submits by tapping on the mat.
15. Bullshit (noun/interjection): A slang term expressing disbelief or disagreement, often used to call out something as false or insincere.

Please note that the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) categorizes B1 as an intermediate language level, indicating the ability to understand and use familiar everyday expressions, basic phrases, and interact in simple and routine tasks. Above B1 level refers to more advanced language proficiency.