Law & Order S25E15: English vocabulary

a shot in basketball that is worth three points

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

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

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

relating to crime and punishment under the law

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to walk in a proud, showy way

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

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

likely to happen soon or already planned

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

using these words or actions to make something official

always telling the truth; honest

a party where people meet for sexual activity

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

to honor an event or place by being present

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

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

to resign from an important job or public position

to use effort, energy, or influence to do something or to affect something

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

the style or fashion that is popular at a particular time

a harsh scolding or reprimand

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

to throw something with a lot of force

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

to start supporting an idea, plan, or project

affected by alcohol or drugs

completely worth the money or effort

something that is fake or meant to deceive

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

great respect and admiration that people have for someone or something because of its quality or success

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

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

a business project or company that may involve risk

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

a person who has sex for money

very good or impressive

a place where people practice shooting guns at targets

from the very beginning

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

to place an order for something, especially food or drinks

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to persuade someone not to do something

to describe or classify someone or something in a particular way

to send a quick message to someone

very comfortable, attractive, and expensive

as; in the same way that

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

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

past tense and past participle of bed

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

very; extremely

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time