Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S9E3: English vocabulary

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

the process when a sperm cell joins an egg cell

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

covered with a protective outer layer

a hairstyle with a strip of hair left running from the front to the back of the head, often made to stand up in spikes

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

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

showing strong religious belief and commitment

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

relating to metabolism, the chemical processes in the body

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

the act of moving along without using power

fish eggs, especially when eaten as food

required or allowed by law

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

very dirty or disgusting matter

without revealing your identity

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to leave quickly

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

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

always telling the truth; honest

to make it possible for something to happen

a person who is unable to control their sexual behavior

the organs and tubes that carry urine out of the body

the outer layer of the brain

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

to marry a woman, especially someone you have been dating

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

after something has already happened or been decided

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

to resign from an important job or public position

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

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

the front part of the brain that helps with planning and decision-making

a person who is seen as a typical example of a quality, cause, or style

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

cause something to improve a lot

to enter a place suddenly and forcefully

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

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

the act of fastening something with a screw

relating to government or the work of government

an official court order that allows police to search a place

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

a person who is very nervous or stressed

in a way that makes you lose your physical balance

the usual price or pay for something

the best or most desirable people or things in a group

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a state of severe mental illness

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

too strong or sudden to be controlled

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed