Law & Order S13E2: English vocabulary

a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond

lively, cheerful, and full of energy

a small hollow in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin

to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

the front edge of a step or stair

a lively, noisy, and playful activity

helping to make something happen or develop

a piece of music in which a main theme is repeated and developed by different voices or instruments

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

away from the right path or direction

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the study of the principles and philosophy of law

a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research

to push or touch someone or something gently

a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university

a device with a heavy blade that cuts off a person's head

pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

short for a temporary worker

too bad, difficult, or unpleasant to accept or deal with

shiny and pale, like a pearl

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

a temple built to honor all the gods

to express something in a particular way

a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

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

a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion or excitement

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

the natural color and appearance of a person's face skin

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a paper or digital ticket that gives you a discount or can be exchanged for goods or services

a particular kind, class, or group

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

the study of correct reasoning

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

the order in which events happened

a close friend or companion

a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

required or allowed by law

a place where people eat or drink while watching live entertainment

locked with a key

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

a group of experts who give advice, especially to a leader or organization

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

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the life or world believed to exist after death

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

to make it possible for something to happen

to dance in a lively, energetic way

the evil wolf character in fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

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

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

to stare at someone until they look away, often as a challenge

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

lasting forever or seeming to continue without end

very much; extremely

the period of life between childhood and adulthood

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a trick or dishonest act

the act of liquid dripping in drops