Law & Order S20E23: English vocabulary

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to collect or gather a large amount of something over time

a colorless gas used as a fuel for heating and cooking

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

open to discussion; debatable

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

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

the act of giving someone a new job, role, or position

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

to make a train or tram leave its tracks

related to depression or showing signs of depression

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

a person who watches or observes something

the act of lending something to someone

made invalid or no longer legally effective

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

continuing without stopping or weakening

the process of settling a disagreement by asking an impartial person to decide

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

locked with a key

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to hit something quickly with your hand

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

violent or very messy disorder; chaos

used for treating illness or helping you get better

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

acting quickly without thinking about the results

To die

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the person who leads a police force or police department

a small bomb made from a metal pipe

a bullet with a hollow tip that expands on impact

a death caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful act, especially one that can lead to a lawsuit

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

to watch or follow someone online in a creepy way

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

a setback or decline

to make an aircraft’s nose point downward sharply

past tense and past participle of shoot

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a harsh scolding or reprimand

having thoughts of killing yourself

to travel regularly between home and work

a black explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

official information or documents that anyone can access

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the installation of cables or a cable system

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

a man who is engaged to be married

something that is fake or meant to deceive

a police car used for patrol or emergency response

a person who pumps gas at a gas station

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime