Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S15E17: English vocabulary

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

a crime that does not directly harm a specific person

to use or manage something carefully so it lasts longer

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

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

to honor an event or place by being present

the extra effort or sacrifice someone makes beyond what is normally expected of them

a person who serves on a jury

a setback or decline

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to officially choose someone for a job or role

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

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

a person who gives secret information about someone, especially to the police

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

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

to work very hard and with a lot of energy

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

God or another spiritual force that people believe controls what happens

better than expected; fairly good

a friendly way of saying you hope someone will do better after failing or losing

To reach the lowest point in your life or situation

to tease or make fun of someone in a joking way

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to be a warning sign that something may be wrong

a police officer who investigates crimes

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

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

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

most important, famous, or powerful

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

likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

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

to punish or criticize someone severely

the crime of lying to an insurance company to get money

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

an imaginary world or situation that is not real

the study of art and its history

a place where police wait to catch drivers who are speeding

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

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

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

very good or impressive

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to go below deck on a ship

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

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

the state of being pregnant or having a baby