English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4B in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "theft", "fraud", "drown out", etc.

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information

[noun]

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

Ex: We use computers to access vast amounts of information online .

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 .

theft

[noun]

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 .

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 .

charge

[noun]

an accusation against a person who is on trial

Ex: The charges were filed after a thorough investigation revealed substantial evidence .

fraud

[noun]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used for fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .

to obtain

[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: The company has obtained a significant grant for research .

false

[Adjective]

not according to reality or facts

Ex: She received false advice that led to negative consequences .

document

[noun]

a piece of written work that has a name and is stored on a computer

Ex: You can find the receipt in the scanned document folder .

dead

[Adjective]

not alive anymore

Ex: They mourned their dead dog for weeks .

to sentence

[Verb]

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

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .

to fake

[Verb]

to copy something original in order to mislead others

Ex: The scammer faked the letter to trick the victim .

signature

[noun]

a person's name written in a specific and unique way, often for the purpose of authentication or verification

Ex: They compared the signature on the will to the one in the records .

death

[noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: There has been an increase in deaths from cancer .

to launch

[Verb]

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: He has launched several successful businesses in the past .

operation

[noun]

an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal

Ex: The rescue operation was organized by multiple agencies, showcasing their ability to work together in times of crisis.

appeal

[noun]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

Ex: The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal.

enquiry

[noun]

a formal investigation about a matter; typically important to the public

Ex: The results of the enquiry were made public to ensure transparency and accountability .

crime

[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .

to appeal

[Verb]

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 .

witness

[noun]

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 .

to drown out

[Verb]

to make a sound or noise so loud that it covers up other sounds

Ex: The protesters used loud chants to drown out the speeches of the opposing group .

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English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4B