Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S23E3: English vocabulary

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a person who sells illegal drugs

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

the drug made from the cannabis plant, used for smoking or in other forms

a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

a medical device placed in the breast to make it larger or to rebuild it after surgery

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the life or world believed to exist after death

a film shot that shows two people together

a place where people get massages, especially one that may be linked to illegal sex work

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, often making you lose your balance

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the act of leaving a place

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a plan you can use if the main plan does not work or something goes wrong

a pay level in a system that sets how much someone earns, especially in the military or government

the act of making secret or unknown information known

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

the act of fastening something with a screw

unable to get what you want or need

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to get to the main point quickly

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

moving or able to move people strongly

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a cheerful or positive mood

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

the crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone's actions, especially an official's

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

someone who was expected to come but did not show up

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to want to join in or be included in something

to keep partying or having fun

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

in poor condition; not healthy or working well

deserving praise, help, or respect

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it