Law & Order S24E18: English vocabulary

careful and persistent effort

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

practical and realistic, rather than based on theory or ideals

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

to prove that a statement, theory, or claim is false

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

the act of lending something to someone

to give someone information, knowledge, or a quality

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

strong dislike or hatred between people or groups

the drug made from the cannabis plant, used for smoking or in other forms

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

basic rights and freedoms that protect people from unfair government control

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

using these words or actions to make something official

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

the degree to which something is serious, severe, or intense

a person who is paid to kill someone

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

including everyone, especially people who are often left out

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

to lead a group, team, or project

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

existing as a natural part of something

an official court order that allows police to search a place

having the shape of a rectangle

to cut something off or separate it by force

something that gets a lot of attention or fuss even though it is not important

to make someone feel excited and eager

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

used to strongly agree with someone

to make something secret known publicly

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

to get rid of something

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

to suddenly become very angry or upset

in the highest or best group; elite

a written record of an accident, problem, or unusual event

a health professional who helps people recover movement and strength after injury or illness

a business project or company that may involve risk

a product that is not a famous brand name

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

very angry or annoyed

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

able to be trusted or believed

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

money or support given to help a person, event, or activity

a person who likes gambling or often gambles

to support a claim with facts or proof

a statement that is meant to make someone feel confident or safe

to find someone or something after searching for them

a type of computer technology that can do tasks that usually need human intelligence

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court