Law & Order S15E20: English vocabulary

to write something quickly in a short note

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

working hard for a long time without getting tired

to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected

behaving in a way that shows you expect more honesty or goodness from others than from yourself

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

done naturally and without thinking

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

a reduction in the amount of something, especially a gradual one

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

relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

to express something in a particular way

the fact of being a father

not physical; existing as an idea, feeling, or quality rather than a thing you can touch

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

to make it harder for something to happen or continue

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the fact that something can be understood in more than one way

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

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

locked with a key

not very good; of only average quality

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a kitchen tool with wire loops used for beating eggs, cream, or batter

spreading quickly in a way that causes harm or is unwanted

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the late hours of the night

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

the act of adding salt to food or water

a type of cabbage with curly, crinkled leaves

to make something four times as large or as much

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

clear and easy to notice or feel

not allowed by a country's constitution

the questioning of a witness by the opposing lawyer in court

an attempt by one company to buy another company without its approval

walk heavily or noisily

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

a man or boy who is very charming and good at attracting romantic attention

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to act carefully, especially to avoid upsetting someone

to fail completely, often in a dramatic way

a person who acts or is used instead of another

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

to give up something, especially a right, title, or position

expected or likely to happen in the future

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

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

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

meat from a young cow, used as food

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the act of fastening something with a screw

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

used to say that something is not surprising

used to show strong surprise, anger, or frustration when asking why

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking