Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E12: English vocabulary

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

careful and persistent effort

to marry again

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art

the act of lending something to someone

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

not exact, fixed, or clearly known

the act of forcing someone, especially a tenant, to leave a property

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

locked with a key

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

lasting for only a short time

to become suddenly very angry or upset

the act of sealing a hole or gap

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

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

a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another object

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

to stop supporting or continuing something

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

cause something to improve a lot

to discuss ideas informally and freely

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

a fish that lives in rivers, lakes, or the sea and has whisker-like feelers near its mouth

the act of fastening something with a screw

a legal document that says what medical treatment you want if you become too ill to decide for yourself

to keep going with very little fuel, energy, or resources left

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

to do something correctly or in the right way

nervous and unable to relax

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

used to give a reason or explanation

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the process of trying to understand or solve something

a person who takes someone and keeps them as a hostage

an official instruction or order

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant

moving up and down repeatedly

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

busy and not available

to move upward so that part of clothing no longer stays in place

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to explain something to someone step by step

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

very much; to an extreme degree

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a period of time when someone must stay in bed to recover from illness or injury

past tense and past participle of bed

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

something that makes a person or place warmer or more comfortable

to tell someone officially or formally about something

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent