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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Don't Do the Crime, If You Can't Do the Time!

Here you will learn some English words about crime, such as "warden", "bootleg", "stalk", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
warden
[noun]

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

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vigilante
[noun]

an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs

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to enter someone's land or building without permission

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treason
[noun]

the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

Ex: Treason against the nation led to severe penalties under the law .
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alibi
[noun]

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

Ex: alibi of attending a family gathering was corroborated by multiple family members .
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the use of elements from one culture by another, often without permission

Ex: She spoke out against appropriation of indigenous symbols in mainstream advertising .
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battery
[noun]

the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person

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to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

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the killing of a criminal as punishment

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thievery
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the act of stealing something from someone or somewhere

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to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

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a nonforced sexual intercourse with a person under the age of consent

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to stalk
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to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

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the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons

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the act of violently stealing a car while someone is inside it

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‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

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the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

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to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

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goods or items whose importation, exportation, or possession is prohibited by law

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a false statement damaging a person's reputation

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to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

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(law) a practice in which government officials persuade someone to commit a crime that one would not have done by choice

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to exile
[Verb]

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

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to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

Ex: The judge ruled that they could extradite the accused without proper evidence .
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forgery
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the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

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furlough
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a temporary release of a convict from prison

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to manipulate someone into questioning their own perceptions, memories, or sanity, often by denying or distorting the truth

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genocide
[noun]

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

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the act of stealing a property that exceeds a certain value lawfully which is considered a serious crime

Ex: The case grand larceny involved the theft of rare and valuable antiques .
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a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head

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to hustle
[Verb]

to convince or make someone do something

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to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

Ex: The judge may choose incarcerate someone convicted of repeated offenses to protect the community .
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to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing

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informant
[noun]

one that secretly provides information about something or someone for the police or investigators

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intruder
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a person who breaks into someone else's property; often with a criminal intention

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to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

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to kidnap
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to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

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an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

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mugshot
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a photographic portrait taken by law enforcement agencies of a person who has been arrested, typically taken at the time of booking and used for identification purposes

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