Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S11E2: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to collect or gather a large amount of something over time

a party where people wear masks and costumes

causing a lot of pain or suffering

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

soft fat from a pig, used in cooking

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

to hang down loosely or swing gently

a small, quiet corner or hidden space

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

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

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

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

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

very upset, worried, or shocked

a soft sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

a photo taken quickly and casually

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the late hours of the night

a hidden store of things kept for later use

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

making or likely to make a lot of money

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

to want something very much

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

not cut, trimmed, or processed

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

to insult or embarrass someone in public

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

almost; very nearly

a man who is engaged to be married

to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

a clear and definite distinction between two things

a change to the opposite state, direction, or result

showing agreement or saying yes

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a series of short, sharp sounds

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

Used to show strong agreement or approval