Law & Order S20E15: English vocabulary

too interested in other people's private matters

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

a change that twists something away from its original meaning or purpose

a slight color or shade

the branch of medicine that deals with the brain, nerves, and nervous system

more able or skilled than someone or something else

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

a small, harmless lie

too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a small, round, compressed piece of material

the act of cutting open a body or plant to study its parts

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

careful discussion before making a decision

a woman who is engaged to be married

a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

the land along the sea; the coast

the act of checking that something is correct, real, or acceptable

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

to make a short, high-pitched sound

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

a clear division or split between two things

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a chemical compound containing chlorine

to make something sweet or sweeter

the sides of the face below the eyes

moving with quick, light jumps

full of big talk but lacking real action or substance

full of talk or show, but lacking real substance or ability

locked with a key

the friendly, generous way people in the Southern United States are said to treat guests and strangers

to offer extra money or another extra benefit to persuade someone to do something

a fixed period of years, especially for a lease or legal right

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

using these words or actions to make something official

to talk in a casual, lively way

a substance added to something, usually in small amounts, to improve it or help preserve it

a person who arranges reservations or bookings

to make it possible for something to happen

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

a soldier in a specially trained military unit that carries out raids and other dangerous missions

a person who serves on a jury

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

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

starting to develop or show promise

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

the installation of cables or a cable system

the act of doing what someone in authority tells you to do

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

a man who is engaged to be married

used to say that something is not surprising

to be very effective and bring a big improvement

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

suddenly and without warning

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope