English Result - Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5C in the English Result Intermediate coursebook, such as "crime", "hijack", "arrest", etc.

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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 .

to rob

[Verb]

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .

to steal

[Verb]

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 .

to attack

[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .

to shoot

[Verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The soldier shot from the crouch position , hitting the target .

to murder

[Verb]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

Ex: Last year , the criminal unexpectedly murdered an innocent bystander .

to kill

[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The assassin was hired to kill a political figure .

to kidnap

[Verb]

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

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .

to hijack

[Verb]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Ex: Over the years , criminals have occasionally hijacked vehicles for ransom .

to arrest

[Verb]

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

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .

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English Result - Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5C