Insight Intermediate "Unit 5 - 5A" Vocabulary

theft

noun

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the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

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The police launched an investigation into the theft of expensive jewelry from the local boutique.

He was arrested for theft after surveillance footage showed him stealing a wallet from a shopper in the mall.

misfortune

noun

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a situation or event that causes bad luck or hardship for someone

dishonesty

noun

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the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

disagreement

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an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

agreement

misbehavior

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behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable according to social norms or rules

disrespect

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an action or speech that offends a person or thing

mistreatment

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the act of treating someone in a cruel, abusive, or unfair way, often causing physical or emotional harm

disbelief

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the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

council

noun

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a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

mentor

noun

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a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

punishment

noun

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the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

armed

Adjective

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equipped with weapons or firearms

unarmed

robbery

noun

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the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

community service

noun

/kəmjˈuːnɪɾi sˈɜːvɪs/

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

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compound noun

death penalty

noun

/ˈdɛθ ˌpɛnəlti/

the punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court

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compound noun

gang

noun

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a group of criminals who work together

violence

noun

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a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

house arrest

noun

/hˈaʊs ɐɹˈɛst/

a type of sentence or punishment where a person is confined to their home instead of being in jail or prison

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

fraud

noun

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the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

uncountable

knife

noun

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a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

What is a "knife"?

A knife is a sharp-edged tool or utensil used for cutting, slicing, or preparing food. Knives come in various shapes and sizes, each designed for specific tasks in the kitchen. Common types of knives include chef's knives, utility knives, paring knives, bread knives, and steak knives. They typically consist of a blade, which is the sharp cutting edge, and a handle for gripping and maneuvering the knife. Knives can be made of various materials, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, or ceramic, and they are essential tools for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and performing other food preparation tasks.

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life sentence

noun

/lˈaɪf sˈɛntəns/

the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime

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compound noun

petty

Adjective

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Disapproving

having little significance

prison term

noun

/pɹˈɪzən tˈɜːm/

the length of time someone must spend in jail or prison as a punishment for breaking the law

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

fine

noun

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an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

traffic

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the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

What is "traffic"?

Traffic refers to the movement of vehicles and people along roads or streets. It involves cars, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians moving from one place to another. The flow of traffic can vary depending on the time of day, road conditions, and the number of vehicles or people. In busy areas, traffic can become slow, causing delays. Proper management of traffic helps ensure safety and smooth movement on roads.

to execute

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to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

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transitive

jail

noun

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a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

illegal

Adjective

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forbidden by the law

legal

gunpoint

noun

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the direction in which the gun is aimed

to terrorize

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to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence

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mugger

noun

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a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

shoplifter

noun

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a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

thief

noun

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

vandal

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someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

offender

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a person who commits a crime

crime

noun

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an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

offense

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any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

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