Law & Order S25E19: English vocabulary

in a way that relates to the mind, thinking, or intelligence

a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly

to make someone feel extreme fear

to get a reaction, answer, or feeling from someone

to send a case back to a lower court for further action

a period of heavy drinking

covered with a protective outer layer

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

to get something, especially with effort or care

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

a back door, especially one used as a secondary entrance

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

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

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

DNA or RNA that carries an organism’s hereditary information

the bone in the neck that supports the tongue and helps with swallowing

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

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

very much; extremely

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

used to say that something is not believable

too small or unimportant to matter much

not correct, suitable, or acceptable

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

to support one side in a disagreement or competition

relating to the path of an object as it moves around a planet, star, or moon

a vote in which people decide an important political issue

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

to become part of a family, group, or social class by marrying someone in it

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

to break suddenly into many pieces

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

to wave or signal to a taxi or other vehicle so it stops

past tense and past participle of bed

relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes

to leave a place suddenly because you are angry

feeling afraid or anxious

being away from home and travelling to perform in a series of shows or events

to stop something by force or authority

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

in a way that is fair, sensible, or acceptable

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to travel toward the south

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a level or point that must be reached before something starts or changes

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment