Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S12E16: English vocabulary

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

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

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

a person who plays the violin, especially in traditional music

moving with quick, light jumps

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

moving or walking with quick, light steps

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a person who kidnaps someone

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

the act of moving something on wheels

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

a setback or decline

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

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

a pale brownish color

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

to throw something with a lot of force

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

cause something to improve a lot

to persuade someone to lower a price during bargaining

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

an official court order that allows police to search a place

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

to complain publicly that something is unfair or wrong

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

the act of officially admitting someone into a group, often with a ritual

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

very frightened

completely, from one end to the other

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

to bend your body forward and down

a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

moving or able to move people strongly

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

by a large margin; easily and clearly

a concrete building block with holes in it

a person who cares for a child as a parent without legally adopting them

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

made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

exactly right; very accurate

severe physical or mental pain

a group of male students at a college or university

a car with a closed body and usually four doors

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to reduce the number of possibilities so something becomes more specific

to involve someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

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

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