Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21E17: English vocabulary

to get money, information, or something else by threats or force

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a performer who learns a role and can replace the main actor if needed

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

a person who supports libertarian ideas, especially less government control and more personal freedom

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a tool used for cracking open nuts

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

a small decorative crown worn on the head

showing or containing explicit sexual images or activity

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a strong, enthusiastic show of applause from an audience

making quick, sharp movements

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

to involve something as a necessary part or result

locked with a key

to join together to defend yourself against criticism or an attack

a person who gives money or help to someone or to a cause

a hidden store of things kept for later use

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

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

relating to an orchestra

a shallow dish with a lid, used for growing bacteria or other cells

a person or firm that invests in new companies with high growth potential

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to honor an event or place by being present

the lowest adult female singing voice, or a singer with that voice

the act of leaving a place

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

a tree with small scale-like leaves and a strong smell

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

to publicly disagree with your group or organization

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

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

relating to the body; physical

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

the most extreme right-wing part of politics

to be accepted or believed as a particular type of person or thing, especially because you look like it

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to study a subject as a secondary subject at college or university

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to work very hard or struggle hard to do something

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

to have known someone for a very long time

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

a group of wild boars

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

the raised platform where an auctioneer stands and items are sold at an auction

not allowed by law

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to take action and become more involved or helpful

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

from the very beginning

to want to join in or be included in something

to find or meet something by chance

to add something casually, especially a comment or extra detail

to tease or make fun of someone in a friendly way

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to connect a device to a power source or another device

at the beginning; originally

according to what is expected or believed, but not necessarily in real life

a short stick used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle