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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S11E8: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery

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  • guzzle

    Word

    to drink something quickly and in large amounts

  • relapsing

    Word

    happening again after a period of improvement

  • asphyxia

    Word

    a dangerous condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen

  • salacious

    Word

    showing too much interest in sex or sexual matters

  • cajole

    Word

    to persuade someone to do something by being nice, flattering, or persistent

  • truant

    Word

    a student who stays away from school without permission

  • arraign

    Word

    to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge

  • culpable

    Word

    deserving blame because you did something wrong

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • bolo

    Word

    a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood

  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • seepage

    Word

    the slow movement of liquid through tiny holes or a porous material

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  • enrage

    Word

    to make someone extremely angry

  • recant

    Word

    to formally say that you no longer believe or support something you said before

  • fining

    Word

    the act of making someone pay a fine

  • accuser

    Word

    a person who says someone has done something wrong or illegal

  • thoracic

    Word

    relating to the chest area

  • continuance

    Word

    the fact of continuing to exist or happen

  • consensual

    Word

    done with the agreement of everyone involved

  • heinous

    Word

    extremely evil and shocking

  • rigor

    Word

    careful, exact, and thorough work or study

  • snuff

    Word

    powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose

  • copped

    Word

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

  • felon

    Word

    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

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  • impound

    Word

    to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • recruiter

    Word

    a person whose job is to find and interview people for jobs or for an organization

  • proctor

    Word

    to supervise students during an exam

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • subpoena

    Word

    an official order to appear in court or give evidence

  • evener

    Word

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

  • munch

    Word

    to eat something in a noisy or casual way

  • relapse

    Word

    a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

  • cartilage

    Word

    a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

  • punctured

    Word

    damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

  • noose

    Word

    a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

  • barter

    Word

    to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

  • withhold

    Word

    to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • narcotic

    Word

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

  • inhibition

    Word

    a feeling that stops you from acting naturally because you are shy or embarrassed

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • waiver

    Word

    an official statement that you will not use a right or claim

  • spiked

    Word

    having spikes or sharp points

  • weeding

    Word

    the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

  • chum

    Word

    a close friend or companion

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • filth

    Word

    very dirty or disgusting matter

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • full disclosure

    Phrase

    a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

  • close with

    Phrase

    to fight or meet an enemy in battle

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • suicidal

    Word

    having thoughts of killing yourself

  • chopping block

    Phrase

    a situation in which something is likely to be cut, removed, or canceled

  • burglary

    Word

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

  • collateral

    Word

    property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

  • disclosure

    Word

    the act of making secret or unknown information known

  • turn over

    Phrase

    to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

  • stomp

    Word

    to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • doctor's orders

    Phrase

    used to say that something is being done because a doctor said it should be done

  • minor in

    Phrase

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

  • scheming

    Word

    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

  • intimidate

    Word

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

  • go wild

    Phrase

    to become very excited and noisy

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • indictment

    Word

    a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

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

  • mood swing

    Phrase

    a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

  • obstruction

    Word

    something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

  • body bag

    Phrase

    a bag used to carry a dead body

  • buddy system

    Phrase

    a system in which two people are paired so they can help and keep an eye on each other

  • bottle away

    Phrase

    to store something for later use

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • credible

    Word

    able to be trusted or believed

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • missing person

    Phrase

    a person whose whereabouts are unknown

  • compound fracture

    Phrase

    a broken bone that has broken through the skin

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • top off

    Phrase

    to add a little more liquid or another ingredient so something is almost full

  • float around

    Phrase

    to be around in a casual or unnoticed way, or to be available somewhere by chance

  • look in on

    Phrase

    To visit someone briefly to make sure they are okay

  • felony

    Word

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

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • hook up

    Phrase

    to connect a device to a power source or another device

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • parental

    Word

    relating to a parent or parents

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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