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

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to rob [verb]

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

Ex: The security guard prevented a thief from robbing the jewelry store .

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 .

to attack [verb]

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

Ex: She was badly attacked by the mob , causing her severe injuries .

to shoot [verb]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

Ex: The soldier was trained to accurately shoot under various combat conditions .

to murder [verb]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

Ex: The suspect was arrested and charged with attempting to murder a fellow inmate .

to kill [verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The murderer used a weapon to kill his victim .

to kidnap [verb]

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

Ex: Parents educate their children about the dangers of strangers who may attempt to kidnap them .

to hijack [verb]

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

Ex: The terrorists attempted to hijack the plane to make political demands .

to arrest [verb]

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

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .

English Result - Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 3 - 3B
Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9B
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B	Unit 10 - 10C
Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C
Unit 11 - 11D	Unit 12 - 12B	Unit 12 - 12D