Law & Order S17E15: English vocabulary

done or shown openly, not hidden

the act of cutting food into small cubes

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

a small room or space just under the roof of a house

relating to the skull

the holy book of Islam

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

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

the act of making an exact copy of something

a device that sprays water over grass or plants

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

speech or an act that shows disrespect for God or sacred things

friendly and polite, especially in a formal way

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

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

happening as a small part of something else, not the main thing

giving a false or misleading impression

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to sharpen a blade or tool

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

to gather people together for a meeting or event

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

moving with quick, light jumps

having curves or waves, not straight

locked with a key

likely to cause a strong reaction, especially by upsetting or challenging people

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

material used to cover a floor

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

a dangerous build-up of blood between the brain and the tissues around it after a head injury

describing two things that cannot both be true, happen, or exist at the same time

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

the act of forcing someone to leave a country

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

in a suitable or proper way

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

the use of force or power to stop people from speaking or acting freely

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

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

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

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

the formal ending of an organization, government, or agreement

to record that you have started work or a shift

the officers or unit that guard a country's border

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

a way of earning the money you need to live

to avoid a responsibility or a difficult situation

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

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

producing fruit

to try to get two things that cannot be combined