Law & Order S8E2: English vocabulary

the state of being ordinary and not very good or impressive

the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords

bleeding from the nose

a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false

the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

not typical or usual for a person, thing, or situation

born dead

a shelf or piece of furniture for keeping books on

to value something very highly

very thorough and complete

more able or skilled than someone or something else

happening immediately; done in no time

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

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

careful discussion before making a decision

loose and hanging in folds

relating to the navel or the umbilical cord

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

happening as a small part of something else, not the main thing

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

thick and rounded, with large pieces or parts

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

able to be changed back or undone

to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

locked with a key

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

to light something up or make it brighter

a large, flat dish used for serving food

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

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

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water

to organize people or resources for a purpose

to talk in a casual, lively way

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

to gain someone's support or agreement by bribing them

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

waste that comes out of the body through the bowels

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

to resign from an important job or public position

not allowed by law or by accepted rules

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

in a very bad or ruined state

covered with sweat

the right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted

toward or up a slope

a false reason or excuse used to hide the real purpose of something

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to persuade or influence someone to do something

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

the process of starting a computer

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

an official court order that allows police to search a place

almost no chance of success

not agreeing with something else; contradictory