Law & Order S24E6: English vocabulary

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make a general statement or conclusion from specific facts or examples

moving with quick, light jumps

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

a fixed period of years, especially for a lease or legal right

to make something sharp or sharper

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

always telling the truth; honest

the questioning of a witness by the opposing lawyer in court

the general mood or attitude toward politics at a particular time

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

the right of a person in police custody to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

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

to record that you have started work or a shift

very careful, thorough, and exact

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

not important or not worth much attention

the act of fastening something with a screw

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

becoming more mature and fully developed

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

a humorous or informal way of saying death

not correct, suitable, or acceptable

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

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

a group of wild boars

to get rid of something

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

not connected with religion

a standard or level that is hard to reach

an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

to stop trying and give up

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

able to be trusted or believed

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to delay dealing with something

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to make a number of phone calls to different people or places

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

at the beginning; originally

feeling sad, disappointed, or discouraged

to find something by chance

to describe or classify someone or something in a particular way

to check or read something quickly

to find your way from one place to another

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a student in the second year of high school or college

thin in a graceful, attractive way

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

to stop something by force or authority

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

a result or meaning that is suggested but not stated directly

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to become two years old

to tell someone officially or formally about something

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent