Insight - Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "misfortune", "house arrest", "execute", etc.

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theft [noun]

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

Ex: The theft of confidential documents from the office led to a breach of security and serious consequences for the company .

misfortune [noun]

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

Ex: She overcame misfortune with determination .

dishonesty [noun]

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

Ex: She was accused of dishonesty after falsifying her expense reports .

disagreement [noun]

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

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues , they managed to maintain a respectful friendship .

misbehavior [noun]

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

Ex: His misbehavior led to a suspension from school .

disrespect [noun]

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

Ex: She confronted him about the disrespect he displayed in their conversation .

mistreatment [noun]

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

Ex: She spoke out against the mistreatment of children .

disbelief [noun]

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

Ex: They reacted with disbelief to the sudden announcement .

council [noun]

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

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mentor [noun]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: As a young entrepreneur , she sought guidance from an experienced mentor who helped her navigate the challenges of starting a business .

punishment [noun]

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

Ex: The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior .

armed [adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed , their rifles ready for any potential threat .

robbery [noun]

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

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community service [noun]

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

Ex: As part of their high school curriculum , students are required to complete a certain number of hours of community service .

death penalty [noun]

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

Ex: Many countries have abolished the death penalty .

gang [noun]

a group of criminals who work together

Ex: The police arrested several members of the gang in a major crackdown .

violence [noun]

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

Ex: The film depicted graphic scenes of violence that were unsettling to some viewers .

house arrest [noun]

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

Ex: The politician was placed under house arrest .

fraud [noun]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

Ex: The victim lost a significant amount of money to an online fraud scheme that promised high returns but was fake .

knife [noun]

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

Ex: I need to sharpen the knife for smoother cutting .

life sentence [noun]

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

Ex: Serving a life sentence can be mentally and emotionally challenging for inmates .

petty [adjective]

having little significance

Ex: The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line .

prison term [noun]

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

Ex: The judge gave him a long prison term .

fine [noun]

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

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant .

traffic [noun]

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

Ex:

to execute [verb]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: The controversial practice of executing prisoners by firing squad has been abolished in many places due to ethical concerns .

jail [noun]

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

Ex: He spent the night in jail before his court hearing the next day .

illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

gunpoint [noun]

the direction in which the gun is aimed

Ex: The thieves forced them into the van at gunpoint .

to terrorize [verb]

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

Ex: They terrorize shopkeepers into paying protection money .

mugger [noun]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: She was traumatized after being attacked by a mugger while walking home late at night .

shoplifter [noun]

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: The store installed cameras to deter shoplifters .

thief [noun]

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

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers , the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job .

vandal [noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: The vandal was caught on camera smashing windows at the downtown store , causing significant damage .

offender [noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The neighborhood watch group aims to identify and report any suspicious behavior by potential offenders .

crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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offense [noun]

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

Ex: He felt the offense was unintentional , but it still bothered him .

Insight - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Introduction	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 1 - 1E	Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C
Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A
Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Vocabulary Insight 3
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Vocabulary Insight 4
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Unit 7 - 7E	Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 8 - 8E	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10