Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E22: English vocabulary

to delay or slow something down

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

to put someone or something in danger

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

perfectly clean, neat, and tidy

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

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

a person who strongly supports and works for a cause

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the ability to understand something

a court order that tells someone to stop doing something or to do something

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a polite way of saying that someone has an intellectual disability

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

a silky case made by an insect larva for protection while it changes into an adult

a short, sharp ringing sound

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to breathe noisily while sleeping

not limited or controlled by conditions

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

an official court order that allows police to search a place

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

a person or thing that has become very successful and is often used as an example

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

money that a parent pays to help support a child after a separation or divorce

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a test that shows who the biological father of a child is

short for sex education, especially in school

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

having enough skill or knowledge to do something well

made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to come onto the stage in a performance

to vomit

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to combine different parts or systems so they work together as one

in a willing or ready way

a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

as; in the same way that

the act of following rules, laws, or requests

the act of repeating something

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to make a mistake or do something badly

a person who has power, influence, or control over others, such as a parent, teacher, or boss

having a collar

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a small bay or inlet with land around it that protects it from the sea

in your mind or feelings, rather than in a way that others can see

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose