Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S4E4: English vocabulary

the front edge of a step or stair

to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again

a person who runs slowly and regularly for exercise

anal sex

a shiny mineral that splits into thin layers

to prevent something from happening or make it impossible

the time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently

extremely evil and shocking

based on the facts and details of a situation

a loose piece of clothing that hangs over the shoulders and covers the body

a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

to step heavily on something or crush it under your feet

a girl or young woman

to put something firmly inside or into something else

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

bold in a way that shows no shame or fear

to a greater degree than is necessary or reasonable

something used to trace or track something else

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece

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

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

a person whose job is to keep a business's financial records

showing a desire to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

a link or set of links between things

too young to be allowed to do something by law

a tiny cell that a plant, fungus, or some bacteria uses to reproduce

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

increasing as more things are added over time

relating to the vagina

an amount of money taken from an account or recorded as owed

the fact of being a father

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the strength or effectiveness of something, especially a medicine or drug

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

the skill and care shown in making something well

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

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

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

a feeling that stops you from acting naturally because you are shy or embarrassed

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

unable to protect yourself or stop others from harming you

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a serious bacterial fever spread by contaminated food or water

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

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

the act of moving along without using power

required or allowed by law

a child or other person you play with

locked with a key

a man who is very successful with women

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

a playful phrase used to say that something happened quickly and easily

faithfulness and loyalty to a person, group, or belief

the act of pulling something tight

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

covered with many trees

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

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

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

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole