Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E10: English vocabulary

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put handcuffs on someone

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a pile of work or tasks that have not been finished yet

the act of making a sound or device silent

too proud of yourself and your abilities

a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

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

the study of family history and relationships between family members

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join easily

a system of government or organization with many rules and officials

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

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

to send something to a different place, person, or direction

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

an act of cleaning a place or area

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

stupid, pointless, or not sensible

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a request that is hard to agree to or do

used to say what you would prefer

to work through something difficult, boring, or long with effort

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

separated from the rest by cutting

a person who uses flattering words to get what they want

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

a series of short, sharp sounds

a value or limit that affects how something works or is measured

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

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

the act of moving something from its usual place or position

not real, true, or honest; fake

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

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to turn something over so that it is upside down or on its side

to search for someone or something and catch or find them

the woman who gave birth to someone, especially when she is not the person's adoptive mother

to defeat someone very badly

a police officer who is in charge of a police station or district

the crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone's actions, especially an official's

a person who translates spoken words from one language to another, or into sign language

a person who sells illegal drugs

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to involve someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

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

to submit something, such as a request or application

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

your family background and the people you come from

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

cut out of a piece of material or paper

to crush something into small pieces or powder

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

able to speak or write a language easily and well

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that