Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S19E11: English vocabulary

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

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

to put handcuffs on someone

running away suddenly and quickly

a basic understanding of a subject or the practical experience needed to do a job well

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

a tool with a mesh bottom used for separating fine material from larger pieces

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

very careful about small details and exactness

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the part of a flower that produces pollen

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a lack of consistency or agreement

to gather people together for a meeting or event

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

to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a spy who stays inactive in a place or group until they are needed

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

the late hours of the night

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

very stylish and elegant

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

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

to cut or tear something into small pieces

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

a person who serves on a jury

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

to choose a harder or riskier way when an easier one is available

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the fact of having worked for an organization longer than other people, or of being higher in rank

a control that changes the speed or power of an engine

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

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

the officer who is second in command on a ship or aircraft

having read a lot and knowing a lot about books, ideas, and culture

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

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

books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

the act of fastening something with a screw

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

a quicker route or method for reaching a goal or getting ahead

a serious, determined expression before doing something difficult

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

the present time, especially compared with the past

in a friendly relationship with someone

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

a group of wild boars

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a plan that gives the details of a flight

to fall or come down in large amounts

the part of an aircraft carrier where planes take off and land

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

a person who works as part of a crew, especially on a ship, plane, or film set

used to show approval or encouragement

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

stiff and not able to bend easily

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