Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S2E16: English vocabulary

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

praise or approval for something someone has done

a bridge or road that goes over another road

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the part of a musical instrument that you blow into

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

to become stronger, more serious, or more intense

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

very upset, worried, or shocked

having no hair on the body or skin

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

to find out something for certain

a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

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

to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

the part of the face above the eyes and below the hairline

a very strong, unpleasant smell

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

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

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

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

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

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

a person who negotiates with kidnappers to help free hostages

to get revenge on someone

the right of a person in police custody to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning

covered with or weighed down by something heavy

a serious break in a relationship or situation

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

the act of being dismissed from a job

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

a business that arranges paid companions for customers

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to punish someone severely in order to warn other people

a short trip, usually for pleasure or as part of a group activity

to lead a group, team, or project

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to become ruined, wasted, or lost

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

the quality of being true, correct, or legally acceptable

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

the skin on the top of your head

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

far away; at a great distance

to take weapons away from someone or something

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

to take pills, especially drugs, often or regularly

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a long, pointed tooth, especially in a meat-eating animal

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

used to say you want something to happen soon

a market in which prices are set by supply and demand, with little or no government control

a person who takes someone and keeps them as a hostage

to boss someone around in a harsh or controlling way

to fall asleep unintentionally