Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E15: English vocabulary

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

the state of being lower in status, quality, or importance than something else

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

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

so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore

the house where a rector lives

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the legal process of proving that a will is valid

the study of the principles and philosophy of law

the holy book of Islam

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

important and meaningful, with real substance

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

in a loving or affectionate way

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

happening, published, or awarded after someone's death

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a machine that helps a patient breathe

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

happening or done at the same time

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

having had a religious conversion or spiritual awakening

a person who makes a living by committing crimes

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

among ordinary people, especially in public life

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

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

an investigation done mainly to find hidden or incriminating information

a crime that can be punished by death

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

the act of moving something on wheels

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

the state of needing or relying on someone or something else

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

based on a choice that seems random or not clearly explained

covered with sweat

to travel regularly between home and work

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

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

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

completely wet

in a way that makes you lose your physical balance

completely finished and not likely to happen again

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the religion, traditions, and beliefs of Jewish people

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime