Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E1: English vocabulary

a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

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

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

used to say you are very willing and eager to do something

the act of getting into something or going through it

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

a slow marching pace used in funerals and ceremonies

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

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

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

not heard or not listened to

to make it possible for something to happen

in baseball, to get a runner out by throwing the ball to the base they must return to after a caught fly ball

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

government actions and plans that deal with a particular issue

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

the back part of a person's body, especially the buttocks

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

a circular ring or band

used to say that one event caused a series of other events

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to say that something is not believable

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

not needed or useful anymore

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

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

lasting for a person's whole life

a court that deals with divorce, child custody, and other family matters

relating to the anus

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

very angry or annoyed

a person who has sex for money

toward or to the side

to move away from a place without meaning to

to make an official decision about a case or issue

a religious ceremony or formal act

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find something by chance

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

somewhat like; in a way similar to

cut out of a piece of material or paper

a very large deer with broad, flat antlers

as; in the same way that

a wild pig with tusks

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

a place where stray or unwanted animals are cared for until they are adopted

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a piece of clothing

a lack of knowledge or understanding about something

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

the standard score for a hole in golf

an official card or document that shows who someone is