Law & Order S17E17: English vocabulary

the quality of being true and accurate

a person who follows Sikhism

the ability to do something well

a feeling or expression of disapproval or disappointment

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

a person whose religious beliefs are different from the official beliefs of a church

relating to a church parish

away from the right path or direction

practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

more able or skilled than someone or something else

running away suddenly and quickly

the crime of lying under oath in court

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

the act of breathing in

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

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

slightly damaged by a dent

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

removed from the shell or husk

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

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on

a religious law or rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a lack of consistency or agreement

the study of correct reasoning

something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

a small hard disc used in ice hockey and some other games

required or allowed by law

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

a black powder made by smoke, especially from fire or burning fuel

having had a religious conversion or spiritual awakening

to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

without revealing your identity

the act of adding salt to food or water

a person who looks after a building or property

sex between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

A strong sexual desire for someone

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

to talk in a casual, lively way

attractive, stylish, and confident

to make it possible for something to happen

covered with or weighed down by something heavy

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

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

past tense and past participle of shoot

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

relating to the body; physical

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

a confident statement that something is true

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

an imaginary place full of wonder or magic

burning very brightly and strongly

a person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

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

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a person who belongs to the Lutheran Church

the quality of being true, correct, or legally acceptable

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the act of fastening something with a screw

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility