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Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "judge", "commit", "innocent", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
judge
[noun]

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

Ex: She retired after serving as judge for over thirty years .
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jury
[noun]

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

Ex: jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .
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someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .
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thief
[noun]

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

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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victim
[noun]

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

Ex: Support groups victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .
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witness
[noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
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to steal
[Verb]

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

Ex: While we were at the party , someone stealing valuables from the guests .
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to arrest
[Verb]

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

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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guilty
[Adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
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innocent
[Adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
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the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted punishment without complaint .
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fine
[noun]

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

Ex: She received fine for littering in the park .
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prison
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrote letters to her family prison, expressing her love and longing for them .
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .
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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 community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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absolutely
[Adverb]

used to put an emphasis on a statement

Ex: The sunset over the ocean absolutely breathtaking , leaving everyone in awe .
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spotless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His car spotless after a thorough wash and wax , gleaming in the sunlight .
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a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: Thomas , businessman, started his career selling newspapers .
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showroom
[noun]

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

Ex: Before buying the new phone , I went to showroom to try it out first .
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expensive
[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The luxury car expensive but offers excellent performance .
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