Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E20: English vocabulary

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

related to cooking or the art of cooking

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

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

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to remove impurities from a substance

left after most of something has gone or been used

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

home; to or at home

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to go around from place to place, often in a casual or aimless way

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

more than enough; plenty of something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

something that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems

to record that you have started work or a shift

a person whose job is to help companies and governments raise money and handle big financial deals

property that is movable and not land or buildings

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an official court order that allows police to search a place

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

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

officially recorded and kept for later use

to be in a very good situation, with no problems to worry about

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

the legal duty to serve as a juror in a trial

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

a business project or company that may involve risk

police officers who patrol on horseback

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

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

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

to appear or happen, especially by chance

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to match or blend well with something in color or style

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

to connect a device to a power source or another device

an area of land where grapes are grown, especially for making wine

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

ready, arranged, or working properly

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to see or show how two things are different

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation