Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S8E11: English vocabulary

to value something very highly

too interested in other people's private matters

extremely evil and shocking

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

a lawyer or legal scholar, especially one who is respected for expert knowledge of law

to make someone feel extreme fear

to send a case back to a lower court for further action

a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

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

having enough water in your body

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a short form of polyester

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

so full of water or another liquid that it cannot absorb any more

locked with a key

to make something move in a different direction

very much; extremely

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to stop resisting something and give in to it

home; to or at home

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

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

to exploit or harm someone for your own benefit

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hold on tightly to someone or something

communication or social dealings between people or groups

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

showing too much sympathy or leniency toward someone

cautious or hesitant because of a bad or frightening experience

completely wet

affected by alcohol or drugs

to try to get two things that cannot be combined

in a safe or secure position

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in large amounts or very freely

something that is not possible or not acceptable

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

while doing something, especially while making progress

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

not real, true, or honest; fake

a person who is addicted to drugs

a group of wild boars

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

a place where older people live and are cared for

the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone

a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to come to an end or stop being valid

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to feel a romantic attraction to someone