Law & Order S11E16: English vocabulary

done on purpose; deliberate

the front edge of a step or stair

a person who makes a formal request, especially in court or to a government

past tense and past participle of thumb through

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

wrong or based on a mistake

a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false

the quality of being holy or sacred

too interested in other people's private matters

to put something on a shelf

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

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

to collect or gather a large amount of something over time

the study of the principles and philosophy of law

giving someone an advantage or making success more likely

causing a lot of pain or suffering

a person or thing that stops something

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

the crime of lying under oath in court

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

a lack of movement or change; a tendency to stay the same

to send a case back to a lower court for further action

covered with a protective outer layer

to insult or show disrespect to someone

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

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

to move a little, or make something move a little

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

mocking or insulting words or behavior

a particular kind, class, or group

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

a stick with a support at the top that helps someone walk

made invalid or no longer legally effective

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

happening or done at the same time as something else

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

the lack of courage to do something difficult or dangerous

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

one of the people who helped found an important country or organization

to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

under a lot of stress, anxiety, or pressure

slang for aggressive or possessive behavior meant to show control over a space or group

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a large collection of written or spoken texts used for study or analysis

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

using these words or actions to make something official

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

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

to attack or confront someone aggressively

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

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

to agree to a plea bargain and plead guilty

to agree to plead guilty to a less serious charge as part of a plea bargain

to be next to something and touch it along one side

to express disagreement with an official opinion or decision

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

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

relating to Paris or its people

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely