Crime and Violence

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes.

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

The lack of security exposed the company to cyberattacks.

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Some white-collar criminals try to get away with embezzling money from their companies.

a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia

A monitor can grow several meters in length.

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

The police officer pursued the speeding car, signaling for it to pull over.

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers managed to resist the enemy's assault.

a group of words that forms a statement, question, exclamation, or instruction, usually containing a verb

Can you construct a sentence using the words provided in the vocabulary list?

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

The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.

to see an act of crime or an accident

She witnesses incidents of shoplifting in her store.

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

The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.

a piece of protective clothing worn to shield against bullets and keep the wearer safe from injury

The police officer wore a bulletproof vest to protect himself while on duty.

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

After being convicted of vandalism, he was sentenced to 100 hours of community service.

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

The study of cells, known as cell biology or cytology, delves into their structure, function, and interactions.

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

She was sentenced to a year in jail for her involvement in the robbery.

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

The convicted murderer was given a life sentence for his crimes.

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night.

someone who has personally seen of an object, event, etc. and can describe it

The police interviewed the eyewitness to gather details about the robbery.

a person who commits a crime

The police apprehended the offender and took him into custody.

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders.

a criminal who deceives people for financial interest or personal advantage

The fraud convinced many people to invest in a non-existent business scheme.

a group of criminals who work together

The neighborhood has been plagued by gang violence for years.

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

The pickpocket skillfully removed the wallet from the tourist’s pocket without being noticed.

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos.

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

Burglary rates tend to increase during the holiday season as thieves target empty homes.

the act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk

He was arrested for drunk driving after failing a sobriety test at a police checkpoint.

the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

She became a victim of identity theft when someone used her Social Security number to open a bank account.

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

The bank was the target of a robbery, with the thieves escaping with a large sum of money.

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

The security cameras captured the individual attempting to shoplift items from the store.

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability.

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

After the vandalism of the public library, the community came together to clean and restore the damaged areas.

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

He was arrested for using violence against a stranger.

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

She decided to hang a picture of her family on the living room wall.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

After a long winter, the grass in our garden has started to turn green again.

a police officer or federal agent working on illegal narcotics control

A narc showed up at the party last night.

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance.

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation.

a special device used by the police, which analyzes the content of a driver's breath to determine how much alcohol they have consumed

The officer asked the driver to blow into the breathalyzer to check for alcohol consumption.

to refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders

Children are encouraged not to disobey their parents' instructions.

to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison

The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.

in a situation where there is clear proof of one's crime or wrongdoing

The detective has the suspect dead to rights with the murder weapon in his possession.

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

The email was part of a scam aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting users.

the scientific techniques that help police solve crimes

She majored in forensics science in college in hopes of becoming a crime scene investigator.