Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E16: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the external sex organs

feeling unhappy because someone has something you want

making quick, sharp movements

slightly fat in a pleasant way

people or things that are seen as no longer acceptable, useful, or desirable

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

A slang exclamation used to show disbelief, disagreement, or annoyance

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

A strong sexual desire for someone

to attack and beat someone severely

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a person from the Caucasus region

used to say what you would prefer

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

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

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

to accidentally reveal a secret

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

careful planning for the future

a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

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

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

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

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

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

relating to the mouth or to speaking

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to find something by chance

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

not suitable or not good enough for a particular purpose

a friend

to support a claim with facts or proof

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

to find someone or something after searching for them

a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

to visit a place often

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a very large rock

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

toward the bottom of a hill or slope

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

to move away and stop bothering someone

very cruel or violent

to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

to give something to another person

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone