Law & Order S5E7: English vocabulary

to give someone the right to have or do something

showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious

a condition or rule that must be accepted as part of an agreement

showing kindness by not being too strict or harsh

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

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

holding something gently and protectively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the process of making something completely free from bacteria or other microorganisms

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

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

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

to delay or slow something down

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

not able to be changed back to the way it was before

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

to form an opinion or guess based on evidence

the act of leaving something out, especially by mistake

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

smiled broadly and happily

a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

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

relating to dogs or similar animals

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

A phrase in wedding vows meaning the marriage will last for life

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

a series of murders committed in a short period of time

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

a strong-smelling gas used in making fertilizers and cleaning products

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

sheets, blankets, and other things used on a bed

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

using statistics or based on statistical data

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

the life or world believed to exist after death

to make it possible for something to happen

an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a less serious charge to avoid a trial

serious difficulty breathing normally

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a person who serves on a jury

the act of moving something on wheels

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

to indicate or suggest something

to transfer the ownership of something to someone else

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

the practice of keeping people or things separate from others

to shock or surprise someone very much

a build-up or blockage that makes movement difficult, especially in traffic or in the body

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

passed from parents to children through genes

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

constantly in your thoughts; hard to stop thinking about

too small or unimportant to matter much

showing agreement or saying yes