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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "arsonist", "looting", "culprit", etc.

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arsonist
[noun]

a person who intentionally starts fires, often for criminal purposes

Ex: Authorities are searching for the arsonist responsible for the forest fire .
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burglar
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someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .
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burglary
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the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .
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mugging
[noun]

the act of threatening someone or beating them in order to gain some money

Ex: The mugging left him without his wallet and phone .
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mugger
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a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .
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murder
[noun]

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

Ex: The documentary explored various motives behind murder, shedding light on psychological factors involved .
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murderer
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a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The documentary examined the psychology of a murderer, trying to understand what drives someone to commit such a crime .
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theft
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the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .
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thief
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someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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to break
[Verb]

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Ex: She did n't mean to break the vase ; it slipped from her hands .
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to damage
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to physically harm something

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .
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to kill
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to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The assassin was hired to kill a political figure .
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to sell
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to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: The company plans to sell its new product in international markets .
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to steal
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to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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arson
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the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
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to burgle
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to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

Ex: The thieves attempted to burgle the house while the owners were away on vacation .
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looting
[noun]

the act of stealing goods or property from a place, especially during a time of chaos or disorder

Ex: Shops were heavily damaged during the looting.
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looter
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someone who steals things from a place during a time of unrest or disaster

Ex: Many looters targeted high-end stores during the riots .
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to loot
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to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

Ex: The artist 's designs were looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
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to mug
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to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

Ex: The gang mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .
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robbery
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the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them

Ex: The security team implemented new measures to prevent shoplifting.
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a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: Authorities charged the shoplifter with petty theft .
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to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Ex: The gang smuggled rare animals across the border .
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smuggler
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an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

Ex: The smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .
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vandalism
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the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .
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vandal
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someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: As a punishment , the vandal was required to clean up the mess they had made and pay for the repairs .
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to appeal
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to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

Ex: The defendant decided to appeal the verdict of the lower court in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome .
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witness
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a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The only witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
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to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: She could n’t identify the person at the door until they spoke .
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culprit
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a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: The culprit left fingerprints at the scene of the burglary .
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to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

Ex: They asked insightful questions when they interviewed the artist for the magazine .
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suspect
[noun]

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

Ex: The unexpected noise in the attic led the family to suspect that the raccoon was the culprit causing the disturbance.
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to launch
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to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: He has launched several successful businesses in the past .
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an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

Ex: Law enforcement officials are carrying out an investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident .
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arrest
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the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement

Ex: After his arrest, the suspect was held in a detention center until his trial .
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patrol
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the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

Ex: Neighborhood watch volunteers took turns patrolling the streets to deter vandalism and theft.
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area
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a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: They moved to a new area of the city that was closer to their jobs .
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to search
[Verb]

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

Ex: The rescue team frequently searches remote areas for missing hikers .
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house
[noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: The modern house featured large windows , allowing ample natural light to fill every room .
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footage
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the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

Ex: Old footage of the concert was shared online .
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to study
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to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She studied the history of art for her final paper .
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a system in which a number of cameras send their feed to television sets to protect a place and its occupants from crime

Ex: During the event , security personnel monitored the crowd using closed-circuit television feeds .
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to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

Ex: The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .
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the job done by police officers, which includes preventing and solving crimes, maintaining public order, and enforcing the law

Ex: Long hours are a common aspect of police work.
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