Law & Order S22E1: English vocabulary

a dead human body

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

to make someone feel extreme fear

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

the act of keeping horses in stables

a house that is joined to other houses in a row

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

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

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

the act of lending something to someone

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

to make something sweet or sweeter

a person who makes a living by committing crimes

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

A rude insult for a stupid person

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

the life or world believed to exist after death

a charge of murder in the first degree

a person who secretly gives information to the police about a crime or criminal

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

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

to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way

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

a setback or decline

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to avoid punishment or legal consequences, especially after a court case

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a young man who belongs to a college fraternity

official information or documents that anyone can access

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

to work very hard and with a lot of energy

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

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

used to strongly agree with someone

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

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

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to think carefully about something before deciding

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

a club where people meet mainly for social activities and conversation

a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

a family that takes care of a child placed with them by social services

a secret kept by a government

a person who has sex for money

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a violent criminal or troublemaker

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

to move toward someone in a threatening or aggressive way

a small part of something that is left after the rest is gone

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

the act of building a bridge

a thin stick used by a magician

a person who gives information, especially secretly

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to make secret or new information known

as; in the same way that