Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E15: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put something into a particular group or category

a substance that makes the body or brain more active

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

too young to be allowed to do something by law

flavored with curry

lack of experience or skill

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

covered with a protective outer layer

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

a feeling of worry or unease, especially before something important

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

required or allowed by law

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

used to emphasize that a very large number of people are included

under someone’s control because they have been bribed

very dirty or disgusting matter

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid

to have sex

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

the son of your husband or wife from a previous relationship

to hit a home run

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to ease off and make less effort, especially in a game or competition

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to do something with full effort or confidence

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

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

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

an official court order that allows police to search a place

affected by alcohol or drugs

fairly good, but not excellent

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

used to strongly agree with someone

a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

to read something aloud so other people can hear it

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

the activity of swimming naked

a person who uses illegal drugs regularly

in a clear, direct way, with no doubt about what is meant

to delay dealing with something

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

made dark so that light cannot pass through

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to speak or act more quickly

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

having many bends or turns

to check on something later or continue dealing with it

in complete agreement; with everyone voting the same way

somewhat like; in a way similar to

an official record or list of names, events, or items

as; in the same way that

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

not having much experience or skill