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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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
arsonist [noun]

a person who intentionally starts fires, often for criminal purposes

Ex: Investigators believe the fire was started by a serial arsonist .
burglar [noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: The burglar wore a mask to hide his identity as he carefully searched through the drawers for valuables .
burglary [noun]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

Ex: Installing a security system can help deter burglaries and protect your home from intruders .
mugging [noun]

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

Ex: She was frightened after witnessing a mugging in the park .
mugger [noun]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: She was traumatized after being attacked by a mugger while walking home late at night .
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 .
theft [noun]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

Ex: The theft of confidential documents from the office led to a breach of security and serious consequences for the company .
thief [noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers , the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job .
to break [verb]

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

Ex: The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly .

to physically harm something

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric .
to kill [verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The murderer used a weapon to kill his victim .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .
crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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criminal [noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: He became a wanted criminal after escaping from custody .
arson [noun]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

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to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

Ex: After the suspect was caught trying to burgle the office building , he was charged with breaking and entering .
looting [noun]

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

Ex: Looting broke out after the hurricane destroyed the town .
looter [noun]

someone who steals things from a place during a time of unrest or disaster

Ex: Looters ransacked the shops after the earthquake .
to loot [verb]

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

Ex: The author sued the publishing company for allowing others to loot his book by reproducing it without permission .
to mug [verb]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

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robbery [noun]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

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the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them

Ex: The store owner reported several cases of shoplifting last month .

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: The store installed cameras to deter shoplifters .

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

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to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Ex: Authorities discovered a tunnel used to smuggle goods between two countries .
smuggler [noun]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

Ex: The smuggler had been using tunnels to secretly transport goods between two countries without detection .

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

Ex: Vandalism of public transportation facilities has become a growing concern for city officials .
vandal [noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: The vandal was caught on camera smashing windows at the downtown store , causing significant damage .

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

Ex: The tenant 's lawyer advised them to appeal the eviction order issued by the housing court .
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 .

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: The teacher identified the student 's handwriting on the exam .
culprit [noun]

a person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Investigators worked hard to identify the culprit .

to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

Ex: The radio reporter traveled to the event to interview the keynote speaker for a live broadcast .
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 .

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: We are launching the project later today .

an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

Ex: The journalist 's investigation revealed new information about the corruption scandal .
arrest [noun]

the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement

Ex: The arrest of the notorious thief made headlines across the country .
patrol [noun]

the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

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area [noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The earthquake affected a large area , causing significant damage .

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

Ex: They recently searched the house for their lost keys .
house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .
footage [noun]

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

Ex: The drone captured stunning footage of the mountains .
to study [verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .

a system in which a number of cameras send their feed to television sets to protect a place and its occupants from crime

Ex: Hospitals use closed-circuit television to keep an eye on critical areas and ensure patient safety .

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

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the job done by police officers, which includes preventing and solving crimes, maintaining public order, and enforcing the law

Ex: Effective police work requires strong communication skills .