Law & Order S3E16: English vocabulary

the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly

the ability to do something well

showing kindness by not being too strict or harsh

extremely evil and shocking

based on the facts and details of a situation

a thick, dark syrup made from sugar cane or sugar beet

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

a dirty mark or smear

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

to hit a golf ball gently so it rolls toward the hole

more able or skilled than someone or something else

at the same time

pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

a small hill

the crime of lying under oath in court

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

open to discussion; debatable

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

covered with a protective outer layer

the act of badly injuring or cutting off part of a body

a small bent piece of metal used for holding hair in place

a pile of hay

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

to delay or slow something down

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

present but not yet obvious, active, or fully developed

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

not giving a clear answer or result

past tense of ski

happening or done at the same time as something else

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

a very small spot or mark

locked with a key

considered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate

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

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

the crime of exposing your genitals in public

the right of one thing to be considered before another because it is more important or comes first

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the ability to understand something

a police department that investigates complaints against officers

the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

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

an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a less serious charge to avoid a trial

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

to divide land, money, power, or other things among people, often in a rough or unfair way

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 hand something over, especially because it is required by law or authority

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

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

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

to indicate or suggest something

to secretly look at a place to plan a crime

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

to describe the main qualities of someone or something

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