Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S9E4: English vocabulary

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

to put something firmly inside or into something else

a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria

bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor

calm, quiet, and not lively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear

to make someone feel extreme fear

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

important and strongly influencing later work or events

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

to move a little, or make something move a little

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

done in a way that is not lawful or fair

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

a serious infectious disease that was once common and often deadly, but has been wiped out by vaccination

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side

making you feel calm and relaxed

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person who looks after a building or property

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

to end well or be resolved successfully

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to talk in a casual, lively way

to fall forward and land face first

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

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation

showing affection and warmth

a weak point in someone or something that is otherwise strong

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

relating to growth and change, especially in children or in a person's abilities

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to insult or embarrass someone in public

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

strong wire with sharp blades used to stop people from getting in or out

to attract a lot of attention or cause a stir

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

not real, true, or honest; fake

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

a group of wild boars

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

relating to time

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to invent or come up with something in your mind

a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court

the person in charge of planning and organizing a project

a secret kept by a government

a condition that makes it hard for someone to learn in the usual way

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

the act of putting things into bags or packages