Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S12E9: English vocabulary

to send something by fax

short for a temporary worker

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

by speaking, not in writing

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of moving your tongue over something

to speak angrily and at length

bring back to life

a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body

the sides of the face below the eyes

a term for large pharmaceutical companies as a group, often used critically

a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

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

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

A rude insult for a stupid person

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

sexually excited

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

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

relating to bacteria or caused by bacteria

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

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

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

to officially choose someone for a job or role

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

a short text that explains a picture or photo

failure to take proper care, especially when this causes harm or damage

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

the act of building or putting something up

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

a young man who belongs to a college fraternity

cause something to improve a lot

the act of making secret or unknown information known

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

used to say you accept a bad or awkward situation

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

not expensive; costing less than you might expect

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

used to say that something is not believable

something that is very likely to end badly

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

drinking alcohol too much

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

not required to do something or pay something that others must do or pay

used to strongly agree with someone

a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines