Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E8: English vocabulary

a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

relating to a court that hears appeals

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

causing a lot of pain or suffering

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

too young to be allowed to do something by law

done often because it is a habit; usual for someone

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

intended to punish someone

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

the hunting of whales for meat, oil, or other products

to express something in a particular way

a house that is joined to other houses in a row

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

not shared or divided; complete

a legal decision that someone is not guilty

something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event

a list of people or things that are not allowed or are treated with suspicion

a small spoon used for tea, coffee, or measuring small amounts

a small sea animal like a shrimp, eaten as food

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

related to cooking or the art of cooking

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

the sides of the face below the eyes

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

the pointed top of a mountain or building

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

a person or organization that gives money or support to a person, project, or cause

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

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

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

to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

an introduction to something more important

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

a young man who is very talented or successful

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

using these words or actions to make something official

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to make it possible for something to happen

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

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

a soft, flexible material resembling wool that is used as a filling for mattresses, pillows, and upholstery.

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the main sports team that represents a school or college

a dark red wine from the Burgundy region of France, or a similar wine

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

imagined rather than real

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a person who is seen as a typical example of a quality, cause, or style

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the act of making secret or unknown information known

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

a building where Jewish people go to pray and study their religion

the act of fastening something with a screw

almost; very nearly

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

ordinary and not special or unusual