Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E13: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

past tense of ski

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

relating to the external sex organs

the late hours of the night

the act of adding salt to food or water

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

to stop a bad situation from getting worse

to make it possible for something to happen

to strongly suggest that something is needed or appropriate

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

to make it harder for something to happen or progress

to be willing to do something extreme or surprising

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

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

the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a girl who goes to school

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

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

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

actively dealing with something or working on it

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

to be used as part of something, especially money or time

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

an imaginary world or situation that is not real

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

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

ready, arranged, or working properly

to depend on something; to be decided by something

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

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

temporary and likely to change later

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to make secret or new information known

the state of being pregnant or having a baby

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

past tense and past participle of bed

make something false or copied in order to trick people

your family and relatives

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

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

an official card or document that shows who someone is

a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

very cruel or violent

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

a casual way to say goodbye

a police station or the area it serves

having a ring or rings around it

words or writing cut, carved, or written on a surface, especially on stone or metal

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

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

to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a doll that looks like a baby

a close-fitting mask that covers the head and neck, worn in cold weather

a knife used for cutting and preparing food in the kitchen

a sheet that covers a bed

a salad made with tuna

to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset