Law & Order S14E6: English vocabulary

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

the study of the principles and philosophy of law

showing disrespect or contempt

needed for a particular purpose or situation

the business of arranging deals, especially in finance or real estate

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

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

a house that is joined to other houses in a row

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

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court

a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to change the structure or style of a room or building

required to be paid

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

a person who has earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America

the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

a breed of chicken kept for eggs and meat

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to complain in a high, annoying voice

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

to make it possible for something to happen

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

the lowest level of prison security, with fewer restrictions

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

the act of moving something on wheels

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

a check issued by a bank and guaranteed by the bank

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

a circular ring or band

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

to publicly support a person, product, or idea

ground oats used for making breakfast food

used to say that something is not believable

behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

to suffer a very difficult or painful experience

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

used to strongly agree with someone

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

officially recorded and kept for later use

to understand a situation well, especially the important details

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

moving by making small jumps on one foot

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

a tank that holds oxygen for breathing, especially underwater or in medical use

a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

a bank account that two or more people use together

the act of putting things into bags or packages

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

having enough skill or knowledge to do something well

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person