Face2Face - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11 - 11B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - 11B in the Face2Face Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "victim", "burgle", "suspect", etc.

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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 burgle

[Verb]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

Ex: The thieves attempted to burgle the house while the owners were away on vacation .

to murder

[Verb]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

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

to break into

[Verb]

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

Ex: The security system prevented the burglars from breaking into the house.

bullet

[noun]

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

Ex: A stray bullet shattered the window , startling everyone in the room .

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 .

victim

[noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: Support groups for victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .

suspect

[noun]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

Ex: The unexpected noise in the attic led the family to suspect that the raccoon was the culprit causing the disturbance.

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 .

thief

[noun]

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

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .

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 .

murderer

[noun]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

Ex: The documentary examined the psychology of a murderer, trying to understand what drives someone to commit such a crime .

burglar

[noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .

burglary

[noun]

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

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .

robber

[noun]

a person who steals from someone or something using force or threat of violence

Ex: The daring robber executed a heist at the jewelry store , taking valuable gems and cash .

crime

[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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

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Face2Face - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11 - 11B