Law & Order S10E14: English vocabulary

a soft, low, continuous sound

done with the agreement of everyone involved

to prevent something from happening or make it impossible

an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code

to officially say that someone cannot take part in a competition, job, or activity because they broke a rule

a loose piece of clothing that hangs over the shoulders and covers the body

to reveal private or secret information

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

influence or power, especially in business or politics

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

to prove that something is false or wrong

the act of giving money, time, or help to support good causes

a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

to put handcuffs on someone

to breathe air out of your lungs

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

the crime of lying under oath in court

a small square of rich chocolate cake

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

the customers or clients of a business or professional service

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to cut open a body, plant, or animal in order to study its parts

a sharp claw on a bird of prey

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

a milky liquid from some plants, used to make rubber

a legal decision that someone is not guilty

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the act or habit of being dishonest, especially by lying, cheating, or stealing

a special uniform worn by servants, officials, or workers

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

food for farm animals

a group of people who travel with or support an important person

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a heavy loss of blood from a blood vessel

a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

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

relating to crime and punishment under the law

feeling unhappy because someone has something you want

a place where people can secretly watch a sexual performance through a small opening

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

sex between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

comfortable with many different cultures and countries

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

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

to show clearly that something is true or real

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

the person who leads a police force or police department

a company that owns shares in other companies and controls them

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

to change direction, especially when a boat or ship turns in the wind

small or not very important

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to think of and create a plan, idea, or solution

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to divide something into two equal parts

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

quick to react or answer

to become ruined, wasted, or lost

careful and often critical examination of something

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

for each person or thing; each

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you