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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S18E6: English vocabulary

Season 18, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery

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  • schnapps

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink, often made from fruit

  • anatomically

    Word

    in a way that relates to the structure of the body

  • affectation

    Word

    speech or behavior that is unnatural and meant to impress

  • halibut

    Word

    a large flat sea fish that is eaten as food

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • fluidity

    Word

    the quality of flowing smoothly and easily

  • baseless

    Word

    not based on facts or evidence

  • statics

    Word

    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • wastebasket

    Word

    a small bin for paper and other trash

  • reexamine

    Word

    to examine something again, especially to check it more carefully or consider it differently

  • concoct

    Word

    to make something by mixing different ingredients

  • coerce

    Word

    to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

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  • perforated

    Word

    having small holes made through it

  • heinous

    Word

    extremely evil and shocking

  • tempering

    Word

    the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

  • heighten

    Word

    make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

  • primal

    Word

    relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

  • altercation

    Word

    a short, noisy argument

  • evener

    Word

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

  • nuance

    Word

    a small but important difference in meaning, feeling, or sound

  • misdemeanor

    Word

    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • indict

    Word

    to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

  • narcotic

    Word

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

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  • confide

    Word

    to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

  • fictitious

    Word

    not real; invented or made up

  • civilize

    Word

    to make people or a place more civilized and polite

  • rant

    Word

    to speak angrily and at length

  • payable

    Word

    required to be paid

  • assault weapon

    Phrase

    a type of firearm that is designed for rapid firing and military-style use

  • posse

    Word

    a small group of people brought together for a job or task

  • hateful

    Word

    showing hate or strong dislike

  • slur

    Word

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

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • cold blood

    Phrase

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

  • penetration

    Word

    the act of getting into something or going through it

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • semen

    Word

    the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • dumb ass

    Phrase

    A rude insult for a stupid person

  • forthcoming

    Word

    likely to happen soon or already planned

  • street cred

    Phrase

    respect or credibility someone has in a cool or fashionable group

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

  • fives

    Word

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

  • cypress

    Word

    a tree with small scale-like leaves and a strong smell

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • walk free

    Phrase

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

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • symbolize

    Word

    to represent or stand for something

  • torso

    Word

    the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

  • beat down

    Phrase

    to persuade someone to lower a price during bargaining

  • rip it up

    Phrase

    to perform very well in a lively, energetic way

  • despise

    Word

    to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

  • pleading

    Word

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

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • intercourse

    Word

    communication or social dealings between people or groups

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • confide in

    Phrase

    to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • affiliation

    Word

    the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • gun it

    Phrase

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

  • hype

    Word

    a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

  • foremost

    Word

    most important, famous, or powerful

  • uptown

    Word

    the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • ghetto

    Word

    a poor area of a city where many people from a minority group live

  • no place

    Phrase

    used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • to tell the truth

    Phrase

    used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

  • dream on

    Phrase

    used to tell someone that something is impossible or will not happen

  • Ancient Greek

    Phrase

    the ancient form of the Greek language

  • checking account

    Phrase

    a bank account you can use for everyday payments and withdrawals

  • pipe in

    Phrase

    to supply something through pipes

  • pissed off

    Phrase

    very angry or annoyed

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • inclined

    Word

    willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

  • credible

    Word

    able to be trusted or believed

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • day one

    Phrase

    from the very beginning

  • get into it

    Phrase

    to start arguing or fighting with someone

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • jam up

    Phrase

    to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult

  • fuss over

    Phrase

    to pay too much attention to someone or something

  • felony

    Word

    a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • electrician

    Word

    a person who installs, repairs, or maintains electrical wiring and equipment

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

    a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

  • law firm

    Phrase

    a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

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