Total English Pre-Intermediate "Unit 9 - Lesson 3" Vocabulary

judge

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the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

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The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling.

She was appointed as a federal judge by the president.

jury

noun

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a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

police officer

noun

/pəˈliːs ˈɑːfɪsɚ/

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

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compound noun

thief

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

victim

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

witness

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a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

to steal

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to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

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to arrest

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(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

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crime

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an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

to commit

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to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

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criminal

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a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

guilty

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responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

innocent

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not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

guilty

punishment

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

fine

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

prison

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a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

to sentence

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

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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

absolutely

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used to put an emphasis on a statement

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adverb of degree

spotless

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completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or blemishes

businessman

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a man who does business activities like running a company

showroom

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a commercial space or facility where products or services are displayed or demonstrated to potential customers

What is a "showroom"?

A showroom is a space where products, such as cars, furniture, or electronics, are displayed for customers to view and potentially purchase. It is designed to showcase the features, design, and quality of the items in an attractive and organized way. In a car showroom, for example, different vehicle models are displayed, allowing customers to explore the options, ask questions, and test features before making a purchase. Showrooms are often used by businesses to promote and sell their products directly to customers.

expensive

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having a high price

cheap

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