Law & Order S10E17: English vocabulary

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

to calm someone or make a situation peaceful

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

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

to make a mistake or be wrong

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to make someone feel extreme fear

covered with a protective outer layer

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

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

a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

praise or approval for something someone has done

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

to make a short, high-pitched sound

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

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

relating to ideas, beliefs, or a political ideology

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a natural ability for doing something well

a branch of mathematics that uses derivatives and integrals to study change and motion

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

the process of preparing and organizing people or things for a task or event

a very large African animal that lives in and near rivers and lakes

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a sudden, aggressive rush by many people to get something limited

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

a lot of loud noise and confusion caused by people

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

fair and not influenced by personal feelings or sides

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

to talk in a casual, lively way

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a charge of murder in the first degree

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

the group of people from which jurors are chosen

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

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

a person who serves on a jury

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

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

to secretly look at a place to plan a crime

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to lead a group, team, or project

the part of your arm between the elbow and the wrist

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

a person who is in a place, vehicle, or building at a particular time

a complete defeat in which one side is forced to run away in disorder

very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

a letter saying that someone is reliable and suitable for a job or other purpose

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