Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E20: English vocabulary

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

an act of revenge or punishment in response to an attack or injury

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

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

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

a person who attacks someone physically

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves and a sash

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

to prove that a statement, theory, or claim is false

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

making quick, sharp movements

the use of an object, image, or action to stand for an idea or feeling

the act of moving along without using power

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

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

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a person who arranges reservations or bookings

a person who speaks in court about someone's good character or reputation

to agree to plead guilty to a less serious charge as part of a plea bargain

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

to honor an event or place by being present

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

moving quickly with light, springy steps

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a person from the Caucasus region

morally wrong or bad

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

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

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

existing as a natural part of something

communication or social dealings between people or groups

relating to government or the work of government

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

far away; at a great distance

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

the sound a cow makes

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a group of wild boars

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

a very fast fall, or a very rapid drop in value, numbers, or quality

a couple who are both successful, famous, or influential

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

able to be trusted or believed

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to delay dealing with something

to use something as the basis for something

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

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

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

at the beginning; originally

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to find something by chance

to bend or twist out of shape

to trick someone by making them believe something false

to go into or through something, often with force or difficulty