embed

attach (a journalist) to a military unit during a conflict.

"the CNN correspondent is now embedded with the US Navy aboard the USS Constellation"

?

?

misdemeanor

A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and more serious than an infraction. Misdemeanors are generally punishable by a fine and incarceration in a local county jail, unlike infractions which impose no jail time.

?

?

proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

In a criminal case, the prosecution bears the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. This means that the prosecution must convince the jury that there is no other reasonable explanation that can come from the evidence presented at trial.

?

?

?

turnaround

an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation.

"it was a remarkable turnaround in his fortunes"

?

?

gig

What gig means slang?

a single professional engagement

slang. noun. a single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians.

?

?

dogged

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

"success required dogged determination"

?

?

?