Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E9: English vocabulary

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

a long, narrow part of a state or country that sticks out from the main area

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle

extremely evil and shocking

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

the long handle of a broom

in a deep, peaceful sleep

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

relating to the pelvis or the area around it

a system of pipes used to carry water, gas, or other liquids

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

a person who deliberately damages property or public places

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

to enter land or property without permission

a pile of hay

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a small fault or flaw

the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

very obvious and often shocking in a bad way

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a feeling of being very nervous, upset, or unable to stay calm

willing to do what someone in authority asks or tells you to do

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

a person who is not accepted by a group or society

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to make something less severe, harmful, or painful

shaped like a cylinder

not likely to succeed or have any useful result

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange

a saxophone

the mind or soul of a person

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

the act of getting into something or going through it

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

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

a color or shade

a standard or rule used for judging or choosing something

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

an official order to carry out a death sentence

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

starting to develop or show promise

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

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

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

the capital city of Syria

depending on a condition or requirement being met

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to discuss ideas informally and freely

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

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

separated from the rest by cutting

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

to have another company or person do part of your work

to make someone feel excited and eager