Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S12E3: English vocabulary

mentally ill or behaving in a wild, uncontrolled way

a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

a pile of work or tasks that have not been finished yet

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

dirty, contaminated, or not clean

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

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

the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

a room where things are kept for later use

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who lives alone, often for religious reasons

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

the round part of the eye

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a large, flat dish used for serving food

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

sex between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

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

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to resign from an important job or public position

to lead a group, team, or project

to be lucky and succeed by chance

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

a person who wants to control other people or every detail of a situation

a thick, wet, slippery substance that is unpleasant to touch

related to a bride or a wedding

very unpleasant-smelling

to record that you have started work or a shift

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

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

used to angrily tell someone to stop bothering you and go away

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not surprising

strong enough to last a long time without breaking or wearing out

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines

very frightened

not real, true, or honest; fake

careful planning for the future

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used to say you have won or beaten someone

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

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

an event where companies show and promote their products to business buyers and visitors

a party held for a bride before her wedding, where guests give her gifts

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who plays the bagpipes or another pipe instrument

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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