English Vocabulary Unit 7

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behind bars
in prison
colleague
co-worker
fundamental
an essential part, basic
get away with
not be caught or punished when you have done something wrong
illegal
against the law
imprison
put in jail
legitimate
lawful, rightful; reasonable;, justifiable
offense
a crime less serious than a felony
outrageous
shocking
punish
make someone suffer because they have done something wrong or broken the law
pickpocket
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
gray area
an intermediate area; unclear
red alert
the most urgent warning to be ready for an emergency
as white as a sheet
looking pale, because of illness, strong emotion
on the black market
sold in a way that is not legal
the black sheep of the family
very different from others, less respected
see red
become very angry
abduct
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

accomplice
(n.) a person who takes part in a crime

apprehend
take into custody

capture
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

charge
file a formal charge against

conduct an investigation
to direct or take part in the operation or management of an observation or study by close examination and systematic inquiry

disorderly conduct
disturbing public peace

hold up
rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

kidnap
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

kidnapper
people who steal someone away for ransome

law enforcement officials
police

mastermind
plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

prankster
someone who plays practical jokes on others

rob
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

terrorize
fill with terror

troublemaker
someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

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