Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E3: English vocabulary

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

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

relating to disease or caused by a disease

to express something in a particular way

described by law as deserving punishment

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

the state of being legal or allowed by law

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

careful and persistent effort

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

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

British slang for a pound sterling

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

required or allowed by law

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

great influence or power, especially in politics or business

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

used to say that someone is deeply involved in a bad or unwanted activity

pregnant, used about a female animal

informal talk that is typical of men and may not interest women

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

A strong sexual desire for someone

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

attractive, stylish, and confident

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

the official status of being allowed to remain a member of an organization or profession

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to force someone to leave a place

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

a setback or decline

to adjust a gun's sights so it shoots accurately

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

turning around a central point or axis

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

to fail to support or help someone when you should, especially in an informal or disloyal way

the act of remembering something

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

the process of starting a computer

a long speech by one person

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

to cut something off or separate it by force

using oral contraceptive pills

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

suddenly and without warning

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a person who does gymnastics

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

coated or mixed with sugar

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

to start to succeed or become active

a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

a series of three related books, films, or other works

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

driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol

the ability to control your anger and stay calm

a room used for showing films to a small private audience