Law & Order S23E1: English vocabulary

the act of using someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

to make someone feel extreme fear

to send a case back to a lower court for further action

covered with a protective outer layer

a short, noisy argument

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

to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

to move a little, or make something move a little

the part of a musical instrument that you blow into

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

in a way that shows very strong feeling or belief

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject

to take something apart so it can be moved, repaired, or examined

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

fish eggs, especially when eaten as food

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

showing hate or strong dislike

to do whatever is necessary to get something, even if it is dangerous or wrong

under someone’s control because they have been bribed

a hacker who is not clearly good or bad, and may break rules without malicious intent

to make someone very interested or curious

very dirty or disgusting matter

a noisy, confused disturbance

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

very unpleasant or disgusting

a team sport played with long sticks and a small ball

a difficult or unlucky situation

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

the group of people from which jurors are chosen

strongly left-wing in politics

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

a natural liking for or connection with someone or something

to express disagreement with an official opinion or decision

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to fail after starting well

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

past tense and past participle of shoot

after something has already happened or been decided

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

to shoot someone and kill them

having original ideas about the future and how things could be improved

a harsh scolding or reprimand

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

imagined rather than real

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

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

an official court order that allows police to search a place

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

having recovered and able to compete or succeed again

to ring repeatedly or nonstop, especially a phone

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

spoken or written communication about a subject

far away; at a great distance

to become stronger or more successful than something else

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

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

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

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

very angry or annoyed

a person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs