Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S10E3: English vocabulary

to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation

a small plug of absorbent material used to soak up blood during menstruation

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

calm, quiet, and not lively

a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

a small piece of snow

to make someone feel extreme fear

the Greek god who rules the underworld

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

to enter land or property without permission

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

the quality of being unusual or a little strange in an interesting way

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

a vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used for traveling over snow

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

a string of beads used for praying the rosary

an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

showing very excited, restless, or out-of-control energy

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

to fill something too full by pushing things in

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

acting quickly without thinking about the results

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

in a way that uses physical force or pressure

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck

a soft, light metal used especially in batteries

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

the evil wolf character in fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood

a very large city, especially one that is important for business and culture

a deep, wide ditch around a castle, fort, or town, often filled with water for protection

the act of being dismissed from a job

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

a setback or decline

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

having thoughts of killing yourself

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

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

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

the crime of stealing something worth more than the legal limit for petty theft

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

a severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

a feeling that warns you something may be dangerous or wrong

a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

producing fruit

to make something clear or settled

A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

to frighten someone very much

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

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

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic