Law & Order S11E3: English vocabulary

not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation

to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

very loud and hard to hear over

to burn the surface of something slightly, usually by accident

to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

to use your authority to change or reject a decision

very bright and hard to look at

great skill and control in performing music, art, or another activity

to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time

going away from a place, especially in travel or transport

weak, slight, or not very strong

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant

to describe someone or something in a way that is false or misleading

the process of turning silver in color

the crime of stealing someone else's property

the act of giving false or misleading information about something

the use of force or pressure to get something

rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste

a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged

to give someone the right to have or do something

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

hidden or expressed in a way that is not direct or obvious

the quality of being holy or sacred

one after another, without a break

relating to a court that hears appeals

a remark that suggests something indirectly, often something rude or sexual

a dirty mark or smear

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

more able or skilled than someone or something else

lasting for a long time; not easily changed or forgotten

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

to breathe air out of your lungs

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is

existing from the earliest time; very ancient

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the crime of lying under oath in court

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to hang down loosely or swing gently

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

having a good reputation and deserving trust

to make someone feel extreme fear

to get a reaction, answer, or feeling from someone

friendly teasing or joking talk

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities

to run or move with short, quick steps

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

suggested or understood, but not stated directly

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

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

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

the act of lending something to someone

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

something that you are especially good at

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

to gather people together for a meeting or event

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

to leave something out

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

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

something that is different from what is normal or expected

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

moving with quick, light jumps

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

locked with a key