Law & Order S19E22: English vocabulary

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

something that must be done or in place before something else can happen

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used in cooking

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

showing a desire to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes

a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive

to breathe air out of your lungs

to gently and persistently persuade someone to do something

to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats

flavored with curry

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

covered with a protective outer layer

relating to disease or caused by a disease

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a person who sends workers, vehicles, or emergency services to where they are needed

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

a house that is joined to other houses in a row

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

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

brave and noble behavior, especially in battle

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to put someone or something in danger

to form an opinion or guess based on evidence

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to gather people together for a meeting or event

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

the way a person thinks about things and makes decisions

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

to call on someone or something for help or support

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

a feeling that you cannot believe something is true

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a formal visit made out of politeness, especially by an official or diplomat

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a person who serves on a jury

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

more than enough; plenty of something

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the part of your arm between the elbow and the wrist

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a false name used by a writer or performer instead of their real name

very unpleasant-smelling

used to show that a word or passage is copied exactly as it appears, even if it looks wrong

something that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems

the process of breaking down food in the body so it can be used

to throw something with a lot of force

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the process of starting a computer

to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

to reach a decision or agreement

an official court order that allows police to search a place

the elected group that runs a city

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to say that something is not surprising

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

willingly and eagerly; without hesitation

a person or thing that has become very successful and is often used as an example