Law & Order S14E2: English vocabulary

the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

the act of refusing to obey authority or follow orders

something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd

the whole amount or extent of something

the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life

to invent false information or a story

a valley

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements

to give someone the right to have or do something

to confuse or puzzle someone

the fact of continuing to exist or happen

very beautiful, impressive, or delightful

too interested in other people's private matters

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

not thinking about other people’s feelings or needs

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

born first among your children or siblings

a small repeated movement of a muscle, especially in the face

a large piece of something, especially food or meat

to sleep lightly for a short time

to enjoy something very much

in a serious or solemn way

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

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

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

a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight

warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

a shelter dug into the ground, especially for soldiers

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

a person who is responsible for looking after something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

in a very close and personal way

a person or soldier who keeps watch and guards a place

a book or system for recording financial accounts

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

past tense of ski

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

to leave something out

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

the distant past

a secret source who gives information to a reporter or police

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

an exclamation used to introduce surprising or important news

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

an attractive woman at a ski resort, especially one who seems more interested in being seen than in skiing

having raised ridges or lines

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

to talk in a casual, lively way

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

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

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

the senior editor who manages a newspaper, magazine, or news website

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

becoming weaker or less active

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

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

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

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

the ability to do a job or task well

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