Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S11E5: English vocabulary

one after another, without a break

a change that twists something away from its original meaning or purpose

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

showing unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of race, age, sex, or disability

the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

small animals or insects that are unwanted because they spread disease or damage things

to make someone feel extreme fear

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

very careful about small details and exactness

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a photo taken quickly and casually

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

moving with quick, light jumps

required or allowed by law

offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

locked with a key

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

great skill and knowledge in a subject or activity

the practice of trying new ideas, methods, or ways of doing something

informal slang for child pornography

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

hunting and killing other animals for food

the son of your husband or wife from a previous relationship

the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

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

a person who serves on a jury

the act of leaving a place

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

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

the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

covered with sweat

to record that you have started work or a shift

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

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

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

the act of fastening something with a screw

to study a subject as a secondary subject at college or university

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to blame the person who brings bad news instead of dealing with the real problem

to suffer a very difficult or painful experience

something that is fake or meant to deceive

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

far away; at a great distance

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

the condition of being unable to sleep well

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

the quality of being trusted and believed

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to stay calm and keep control of your emotions in a difficult situation

a room where police or court staff keep someone for a short time before they are moved or released

a family where the parents are divorced or separated

relating to the anus

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a university degree you earn after a bachelor's degree

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs