Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E2: English vocabulary

to get money, information, or something else by threats or force

a strong public expression of anger or disapproval

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

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

the act of lending something to someone

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

made invalid or no longer legally effective

impossible to deny or question

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

slightly fat in a pleasant way

a person or animal that digs

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

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

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

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start doing something in a way that may lead to serious or unwanted results

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

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

a group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky

a person whose job is to cut and style hair

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

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

the act of making secret or unknown information known

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

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the act of fastening something with a screw

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a hired car with a driver, often used for airport or hotel trips

suddenly and without warning

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

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

the quality of being trusted and believed

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

a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics

able to be trusted or believed

the crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone's actions, especially an official's

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling or doing something you want to do

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

made dark so that light cannot pass through

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

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

the most important or best product, place, or thing in a group or company

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to support a claim with facts or proof

having very little money

as; in the same way that

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

completely; used to emphasize that something is total or final

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a piece of clothing

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally

a small snack or light meal

a person or organization that manages property or money for someone else

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

used to get someone's attention before saying something