Law & Order S17E18: English vocabulary

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

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a reddish-purple variety of corundum used as a gemstone.

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to send something by fax

the crime of lying under oath in court

short for a temporary worker

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

to make someone feel extreme fear

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

having no limits or end

a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

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

to insult or show disrespect to someone

the fact of being a father

a person who helps two sides in a disagreement reach an agreement

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

having no name; not identified by name

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

a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

a person who attacks someone physically

swear words or offensive language

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a person or organization that gives money or support to a person, project, or cause

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to make it possible for something to happen

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to transfer property or rights to someone else by signing a document

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an easy job or work schedule with short hours

to land or settle lightly on something

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to hire a contractor to do work on a project

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 shoot and kill someone with a gun

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

a person who uses flattering words to get what they want

likely to happen soon or attract attention

to become very successful

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a hired car with a driver, often used for airport or hotel trips

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

a small dark purple fruit that grows on a thorny bush

the process of making a surface or material smooth

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

a group of wild boars

to fight or compete very hard for something

a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

a title given to members of the clergy.

the image or character that a person presents to other people

a poor area of a city where many people from a minority group live

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

not yet born

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

a threat to kill someone

something done mainly to get public attention or publicity

a school that offers courses in business and management

A person or thing that is easy to attack, criticize, or make fun of

a test that shows who the biological father of a child is