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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2F in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "prevention", "deter", "convict", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
crime
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night. 
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to combat
to combat
[Verb]

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

Ex: The soldiers are actively combating insurgents in the region. 
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rate
rate
[noun]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

Ex: The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year. 
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wave
wave
[noun]

a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern

Ex: The city experienced a wave of tourists during the summer festival. 
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violent
violent
[Adjective]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

Ex: He was arrested for his violent behavior during the protest, injuring several people. 
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something

Ex: The company decided to cut costs by reducing employee benefits. 
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prevention

the act of stopping something bad from happening, especially crime or harm

Ex: Crime prevention programs help communities stay safe. 
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recorded
recorded
[Adjective]

captured or stored in a permanent format, typically on media such as audio, video, or digital files, for later use or reproduction

Ex: A recorded message welcomed customers when they called the helpline. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
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to deter
to deter
[Verb]

to stop something from happening

Ex: The visible security cameras are intended to deter theft in the store. 
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petty
petty
[Adjective]

having little significance

Ex: The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies. 
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to arrest
to arrest
[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
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authority
authority
[noun]

the right or power to give orders to people

Ex: The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures. 
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to convict

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

Ex: The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder. 
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court
court
[noun]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

Ex: The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony. 
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drug dealer

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

Ex: A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders. 
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judge
judge
[noun]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

Ex: The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling. 
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operation
operation
[noun]

a planned military or naval action, such as a maneuver, campaign, or mission, designed to achieve a specific goal

Ex: The operation was designed to disable the enemy’s communication network. 
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prosecutor

a legal official who represents the state in criminal proceedings and brings charges against individuals or organizations suspected of breaking the law

Ex: The prosecutor presented strong evidence in the case against the defendant. 
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to raid
to raid
[Verb]

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

Ex: The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers. 
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to sentence

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to five years in prison. 
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to sum up
to sum up
[Verb]

(of a judge) to explain the main points of a case to the jury at the end of a trial

Ex: The judge is currently summing up the case for the jury's consideration. 
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suspicion
suspicion
[noun]

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

Ex: She had a suspicion that he was hiding something from her. 
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