Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S15E11: English vocabulary

to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

intended to punish someone

covered with a protective outer layer

to express something in a particular way

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

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

willing to give in, agree, or be flexible

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

to find out something for certain

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

the sides of the face below the eyes

in spoken words, not in writing

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a close chase of someone who is trying to escape, especially by police

moving or walking with quick, light steps

without revealing your identity

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

a legal arrangement in which one parent has the right to care for a child after a divorce or separation

used to express praise, joy, or relief

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

lasting forever or seeming to continue without end

the quality of behaving in a skilled, responsible, and respectful way at work

a person who serves on a jury

to seriously damage or weaken something

past tense and past participle of shoot

to resign from an important job or public position

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

cause something to improve a lot

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

a person who is unfairly blamed or punished for other people's mistakes

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

an ideal woman someone hopes to marry or have as a partner

to begin to grow or appear as a small shoot

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

the police

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to upset or disturb someone badly

to act too quickly without thinking carefully

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

a poster showing a person that the police want to find or arrest

a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to take care of someone, especially by watching over them

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

to support a claim with facts or proof

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport