English File - Intermediate - Lesson 10B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 10B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "evidence", "suspect", "witness", etc.

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crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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detective [noun]

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: The detective shared the case findings with his team .

evidence [noun]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

Ex: Before drawing conclusions , it 's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations .

murder [noun]

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

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murderer [noun]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The film tells the story of a detective who is determined to catch a notorious murderer .

to prove [verb]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Ex: The forensic analysis proved the suspect 's innocence .

to solve [verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question .

suspect [noun]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

Ex: The sudden drop in sales made the outdated marketing strategy a suspect for the company 's financial struggles .

victim [noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: The documentary focused on the lives of victims affected by domestic violence , highlighting their struggles for justice .

witness [noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident .