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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 museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .
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a situation or event that causes bad luck or hardship for someone

Ex: He blamed his misfortune on bad luck .
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the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

Ex: He admitted to his dishonesty and apologized for misleading the team .
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an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

Ex: The disagreement between the two departments highlighted the need for better communication and collaboration within the organization .
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behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable according to social norms or rules

Ex: His misbehavior at the party embarrassed his friends .
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an action or speech that offends a person or thing

Ex: She cannot tolerate disrespect in any form.
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the act of treating someone in a cruel, abusive, or unfair way, often causing physical or emotional harm

Ex: Mistreatment in any form should not be tolerated .
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disbelief
[noun]

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

Ex: The audience listened in disbelief to the strange claims .
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council
[noun]

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

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .
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mentor
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a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .
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the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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armed
[Adjective]

equipped with weapons or firearms

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.
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robbery
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the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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the punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court

Ex: The death penalty is rarely used in some states .
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gang
[noun]

a group of criminals who work together

Ex: Members of the gang were often seen intimidating local business owners into paying protection money .
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violence
[noun]

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

Ex: The city has seen a rise in violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .
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a type of sentence or punishment where a person is confined to their home instead of being in jail or prison

Ex: He broke the rules of his house arrest.
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fraud
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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 .
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knife
[noun]

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

Ex: We used the chef 's knife to chop the onions .
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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: The notorious criminal was finally apprehended and given multiple life sentences for his violent crimes .
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petty
[Adjective]

having little significance

Ex: The court dismissed the case , deeming it a petty dispute not worthy of legal action .
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the length of time someone must spend in jail or prison as a punishment for breaking the law

Ex: A life prison term was given for the crime .
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fine
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .
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traffic
[noun]

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

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments that execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
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jail
[noun]

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

Ex: After his conviction , he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison .
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illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .
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gunpoint
[noun]

the direction in which the gun is aimed

Ex: The kidnappers kept the victims at gunpoint until they received the ransom .
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to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence

Ex: The criminals terrorized the shop owners into paying them for protection .
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mugger
[noun]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .
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a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: Authorities charged the shoplifter with petty theft .
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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 .
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vandal
[noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: As a punishment , the vandal was required to clean up the mess they had made and pay for the repairs .
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offender
[noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way for offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .
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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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offense
[noun]

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

Ex: The criticism , though harsh , was not an offense but a chance to improve .
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