Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S10E22: English vocabulary

to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream

to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

a stupid or foolish person

a person who supports modern styles or ideas, especially in art or literature

a person who is suffering from an illness or painful condition

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a small hill

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

causing annoyance or weariness because it goes on too long or is too repetitive

an old word for a rabbit

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

unwelcome and annoying because it gets in the way or invades your space or privacy

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

a paper or digital ticket that gives you a discount or can be exchanged for goods or services

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

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

having thin lines or marks of a different color

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

a large, destructive fire

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a long, flexible arm on an animal such as an octopus or squid

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

to speak angrily and at length

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

very unpleasant or annoying

a chemical compound containing chlorine

an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

locked with a key

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to cook something gently just below boiling point

a strong-smelling gas used in making fertilizers and cleaning products

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

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

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

to talk in a casual, lively way

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

a chemical compound used as a salt substitute, fertilizer, and medicine

a lawsuit in a civil court

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

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

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to betray someone who trusts you, often by tricking them

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something is completely certain

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

a bar or set of bars used as a fence, guard, or support

to shoot someone and kill them

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a cleaning product used for washing clothes or dishes

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

ordinary and not special or unusual

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

not correct, suitable, or acceptable