Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S2E17: English vocabulary

to cause serious damage to something

extremely evil and shocking

ruthless and intensely competitive

a change that twists something away from its original meaning or purpose

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

a movie or play shown in the afternoon or early evening

holding something gently and protectively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

causing a lot of pain or suffering

a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

in or into that place, thing, or document

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

the number below the line in a fraction

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

to break into small pieces or parts

a person who attacks someone physically

to make a train or tram leave its tracks

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

the act of lending something to someone

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

locked with a key

a book or list of important or famous people

to bet on horse races

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

moving or walking with quick, light steps

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

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

using statistics or based on statistical data

to end well or be resolved successfully

among ordinary people, especially in public life

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

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

to make it possible for something to happen

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a sexual act or service, especially one given in exchange for money, a favor, or another benefit

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

the act of being dismissed from a job

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

a business that arranges paid companions for customers

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

to behave in a wild, violent, or uncontrolled way

to act carefully, especially to avoid upsetting someone

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

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

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

used to say that someone does something with a lot of energy, speed, or intensity

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

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

an official court order that allows police to search a place

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

to make someone feel excited and eager

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

willing to take risks and try new things

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request