Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S1E17: English vocabulary

the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death

a small dog breed that was originally bred for hunting

to make something hard, firm, or solid

a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one

the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

extremely evil and shocking

careful, exact, and thorough work or study

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

the number below the line in a fraction

to make something continue for a long time, especially something bad or false

willing to listen to and consider new ideas, suggestions, or criticism

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

relevant to the subject being discussed

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original

bring back to life

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

small dishes served before the main course

floating on water and not sinking

locked with a key

women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

to a very great degree; extremely

the right of one thing to be considered before another because it is more important or comes first

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

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

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

to make it possible for something to happen

to become more actively involved and confident in a situation

money or property given to support a person, school, or organization

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

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

to fail after starting well

to stay with its mother, used of young animals

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a casual way to address a boy or young man

relating to the body; physical

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a person who is in a place, vehicle, or building at a particular time

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

a control that changes the speed or power of an engine

very careful, thorough, and exact

to exaggerate something when speaking

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a person who belongs to the Lutheran Church

an official court order that allows police to search a place

easy to see because it is not hidden

the holy writings of a religion

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

not correct, suitable, or acceptable

a sudden feeling of fear

kept secret or done in a hidden way

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

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

a person who is addicted to drugs