Law & Order S20E13: English vocabulary

showing a lot of blood or violence

a knife fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

covered with a protective outer layer

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

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

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

relating to the nervous system or to neurology

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

a paper or digital ticket that gives you a discount or can be exchanged for goods or services

a person who belongs to the goth subculture, which is known for dark clothes, makeup, and music

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a small axe with a short handle

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

to change direction suddenly

moving with quick, light jumps

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

no longer in a competition or being considered for something

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

showing that something is likely true or real

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

very strange, ugly, or distorted in a way that can be shocking or funny

walk heavily or noisily

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

to make something look flashy, stylish, or more elaborate

the authority to act or vote for someone else

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

something that is very easy to do or achieve

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

the act of fastening something with a screw

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

a state of severe mental illness

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

for now; until something changes

a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life

used to ask someone to agree with what you have just said

the quality of being trusted and believed

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

to suddenly become very angry or upset

a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

a book that tells a story with pictures and words, like a long comic

a hospital for people with mental illness

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

having enough skill or knowledge to do something well

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

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

able to be trusted or believed

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

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

never done, seen, or known before

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

old enough to be legally an adult

a person or company that organizes and advertises events such as concerts or sports matches

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

words or images that create strong pictures or feelings in the mind

to make an official decision about a case or issue

a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, usually shown with baby Jesus

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act