Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E9: English vocabulary

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

an old word for a rabbit

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

a back door, especially one used as a secondary entrance

an organ in the body that helps clean the blood and fight infection

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

having a narrow cut or opening

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

damaged so badly that it has split open or torn

locked with a key

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

likely to happen soon or already planned

to become angry or impatient and start to resist or argue

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

a setback or decline

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

past tense and past participle of shoot

weapons that can kill or destroy very large numbers of people

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the deliberate damaging or destroying of property

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 circular ring or band

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person's usual mood or character

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the crime of lying to an insurance company to get money

a prison officer who supervises prisoners

an event where prizes or honors are formally given to winners or other recipients

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

to take action and become more involved or helpful

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a violent criminal or troublemaker

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

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 contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

a bomb hidden in a car and set to explode

your family background and the people you come from

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of building a bridge

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

a person who thinks carefully and deeply, especially about ideas or problems

a person trained to give emergency medical care

relating to the heart