Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S13E2: English vocabulary

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

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

a tool with a mesh bottom used for separating fine material from larger pieces

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

the act of combing hair

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

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

to put someone or something in danger

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

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

bring back to life

a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work

not neat or organized; messy

locked with a key

money or food given to someone regularly, especially by the government or a charity

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

a period in the past that is seen as a time of decline in learning, culture, or progress

past tense and past participle of shoot

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a person who is very good at three different things, especially in entertainment

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

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

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to make something last longer than necessary

the act of making secret or unknown information known

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the process of introducing someone to a new job, role, or organization

separated from the rest by cutting

to make something clear or settled

used to say that something is acceptable or true in theory, but there is still a problem or limitation

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

for now; until something changes

having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

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

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to tell someone to be quiet

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

a school that offers courses in business and management

a basketball player who brings the ball up the court and starts the team's offense

an area of a Christian church led by a bishop

able to be trusted or believed

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

old enough to be legally an adult

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to register that you have arrived at work, usually by using a time clock

a cockroach

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

very clean and neat

covered with small dots or spots

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a quick, informal check or inspection

to support a claim with facts or proof

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while