Law & Order S25E1: English vocabulary

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

a public walkway, especially one by the sea or along a river

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

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

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

an introduction at the start of a book, often written by the author

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

a person who serves on a jury

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

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

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

producing fruit

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

used to say that something is not believable

affected by alcohol or drugs

too small or unimportant to matter much

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to get to the main point quickly

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

to search for someone or something and catch or find them

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

the final part of a long or difficult process, especially one that is unpleasant

to stay through something unpleasant until it ends

to say something suddenly and without thinking

the act of putting things into bags or packages

able to be trusted or believed

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

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to become more level, even, or balanced

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to order food to be delivered to your home

to find something by chance

to check or read something quickly

to make a group of people separate and go away

marked or decorated with letters or writing

with a lot of force or energy

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to drive someone back somewhere, especially home

the process of becoming narrower

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

too much speed or urgency, often causing mistakes

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

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

a person or animal you feel sorry for

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

recorded video material of an event or place

an urgent or emotional request for help, mercy, or support

a place where people can look at works of art

the act of sending something on to another place

so bright that it is hard to see