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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E17: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 17CrimeDramaMystery

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  • ance

    Word

    a female relative from whom one is descended

  • aby

    Word

    a deep chasm or abyss

  • testy

    Word

    easily annoyed or impatient

  • rove

    Word

    to wander from place to place

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • roving

    Word

    moving from place to place, especially as part of a job

  • sou

    Word

    an old French coin worth very little money

  • prying

    Word

    too interested in other people's private matters

  • ani

    Word

    a collection of various materials that are used to make a sculpture or artwork

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • rad

    Word

    excellent or very cool

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

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  • nit

    Word

    the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair

  • pry

    Word

    to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

  • diligence

    Word

    careful and persistent effort

  • hem

    Word

    the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

  • tor

    Word

    a steep rocky hill or peak

  • ante

    Word

    a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

  • ode

    Word

    a poem that praises a person, thing, or idea

  • pane

    Word

    a single piece of glass in a window or door

  • due diligence

    Phrase

    careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • tit

    Word

    a small bird in the tit family

  • vat

    Word

    a large container used for holding liquids

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  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • dom

    Word

    a title given to members of the clergy.

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • sly

    Word

    clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

  • ale

    Word

    a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

  • est

    Word

    the quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.

  • parole

    Word

    temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

  • padding

    Word

    soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

  • donna

    Word

    an Italian title used before a woman's name

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • pod

    Word

    a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

  • heads up

    Phrase

    a short warning or piece of information given in advance

  • kat

    Word

    a small domesticated animal with fur, a tail, and sharp claws

  • copying

    Word

    the act of making a copy of something

  • aha

    Word

    used to show surprise, or that you have just understood something

  • whoa

    Word

    used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

  • pistol

    Word

    a small gun that you hold and fire with one hand

  • den

    Word

    a wild animal's home, often underground

  • welfare

    Word

    the health, happiness, and comfort of a person or group

  • polo

    Word

    a game played on horseback with long-handled mallets and a ball

  • dna

    Word

    the substance in cells that carries genetic information

  • ant

    Word

    a small insect that lives in large groups and often carries food back to its nest

  • lid

    Word

    a cover that fits on top of a container

  • batting

    Word

    the act of hitting the ball with a bat in baseball or cricket

  • tan

    Word

    a light brown color, or skin that has become light brown from the sun

  • pad

    Word

    a soft piece of material used to protect, support, or make something more comfortable

  • dealer

    Word

    a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially cars, art, or financial products

  • nap

    Word

    a short sleep, usually during the day

  • tv

    Word

    a television set

  • sergeant

    Word

    a military rank below an officer

  • pat

    Word

    to touch someone or something gently with your hand

  • hi

    Word

    used to say hello in a friendly way

  • lab

    Word

    a laboratory

  • mama

    Word

    a child's word for mother

  • humor

    Word

    the ability to understand and enjoy what is funny

  • drain

    Word

    to make liquid flow out of something

  • nut

    Word

    a small hard-shelled fruit or seed that can be eaten

  • links

    Word

    a web address you can click to open another page or file

  • pit

    Word

    a deep hole in the ground

  • era

    Word

    a long period of history with a particular character or important events

  • raised

    Word

    brought up and cared for by someone while growing up

  • bat

    Word

    a small flying mammal that comes out at night

  • classic

    Word

    typical of a style that is respected and has lasting value

  • huh

    Word

    used to show surprise, confusion, or that you did not hear something clearly

  • cleaning

    Word

    the work of making a place or thing clean

  • pot

    Word

    a deep round container used for cooking food or boiling water

  • raise

    Word

    an increase in pay

  • tom

    Word

    a male cat

  • purchase

    Word

    to buy something

  • drama

    Word

    a serious play, film, or TV show

  • pro

    Word

    a person who is very skilled at a job or activity

  • master

    Word

    someone who is very skilled at something

  • pan

    Word

    a shallow metal container used for cooking food

  • odd

    Word

    different from what is usual or expected; strange

  • rat

    Word

    a large rodent with a long tail and sharp teeth

  • copy

    Word

    a second or duplicate thing made from the original

  • detail

    Word

    a small part or fact about something larger

  • pop

    Word

    to make a short, sharp sound

  • oh

    Word

    used to express surprise, realization, or mild emotion

  • clean

    Word

    free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter

  • link

    Word

    to connect two things or people

  • wow

    Word

    used to show surprise or admiration

  • hey

    Word

    used to get someone's attention, greet them, or show surprise

  • post

    Word

    to send something by mail

  • bar

    Word

    a place where people go to buy and drink alcoholic drinks

  • sex

    Word

    the state of being male or female

  • due

    Word

    expected to happen at a particular time

  • hat

    Word

    a covering for the head, worn for warmth, style, or as part of a uniform

  • ten

    Word

    the number 10

  • bit

    Word

    a small amount or piece of something

  • test

    Word

    an exam or set of questions used to check what someone knows or can do

  • past

    Word

    the time before now; earlier times in history or in your life

  • sky

    Word

    the space above the earth that you can see, where clouds, the sun, and stars appear

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