Unit 7

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

warrant

A document issued by a legal authority that allows for the arrest or search of a person or property

Derivative warrants traded in Hong Kong normally have an initial life of six months to two years

convict

To find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

He was convicted of murder and sent to prison for life

sentence

The punishment or penalty given to a person convicted of a crime

Complete the sentences with the correct verb

charged with

Accused of committing a specific crime or offense

He was charged with assaulting police officers

innocence

The state of being not guilty or free from wrongdoing

Can you prove your innocence?

deterrent

Something that discourages or prevents someone from engaging in certain behavior

For which crimes do you think a prison sentence is an effective deterrent?

sleuth

A detective or investigator, someone who solves mysteries or crimes

I've never had a chance to display my talents as a sleuth

on the loose

Not captured or confined, typically referring to a criminal or dangerous person

Sam is on the loose and this judge knows where he's going

baddie

A slang term for a villain or bad person

In the old cowboy movies, the baddies always get beaten in the end

misdemeanour

A minor offense or crime, typically punishable by a fine or short imprisonment

Violations of the fishing regulations may be considered a felony or misdemeanour

suspense

A state of uncertainty, anticipation, or tension, often in relation to an outcome or unknown event

Come on, Fran, don't keep me in suspense!

plot

The sequence of events or storyline in a book, movie, or play

Everything became clear as the plot developed

gruesome

Extremely unpleasant or horrifying, often describing something violent or gory

The newspaper article included a gruesome description of the murder

narrator

The person or character who tells the story in a book, movie, or other narrative

A narrator is a person who tells a story in a book or a play

execution

The act of carrying out a legal punishment, such as a sentence of death

He was found guilty, and now face execution

falsely

Incorrectly or wrongly; in a manner that is not true or accurate

I was falsely accused of stealing a car

enthralling

Captivating, spellbinding, or highly engaging

I found your book absolutely enthralling!

solitude

The state of being alone or isolated from others

He prefers the solitude of the country to the chaos of the city

privation

The lack or deprivation of basic necessities or comforts

The President realised that there would be sacrifices and certain privations

assertive

Confident and self-assured in expressing one's opinions or desires

Assertiveness training is a form of behavior therapy designed to help people stand up for themselves

smarmy

Unpleasantly flattering or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere

She was trying to be friendly, but she just seemed smarmy and insincere

thrifty

Showing a tendency to be economical or frugal with money or resources

A thrifty housewife never throws anything away

mod cons

Modern conveniences or amenities

I have a few mod cons like a microwave and fridge

hit the town

To go out and enjoy the nightlife or entertainment of a city or town

How's about you and me hit the town?

surveillance

The monitoring, observation, or close watching of someone or something

Employees must be notified if they are under surveillance at their workplace

deprive

To take away or deny someone of something, often a basic need or right

Fixing fair trade prices unfairly deprives the poorest farmers of a way to make a living

controversial

Causing disagreement or debate; contentious or disputed

A controversial new documentary raises concerns about this drug

plead guilty

To admit or confess to a crime or wrongdoing in a court of law

Your Honor, I will plead guilty to the charge

custodial

Relating to the care, custody, or detention of someone, especially in a legal context

These should include custodial penalties that would give rise to extradition

mitigate

To lessen or reduce the severity, impact, or effect of something

Measures need to be taken to mitigate the environmental effects of burning more coal

capital punishment

The legally authorized killing of a person as punishment for a serious crime

Britain abolished capital punishment in 1965

offender

A person who has committed a crime or offense

Any offender will get punishment sooner or later

inmate

A person who is confined or imprisoned in a correctional institution

Her job is to interview the inmates

solitary

Alone or isolated; without companionship or interaction with others

Pandas are solitary creatures

pardon

The act of forgiving or granting release from punishment for a crime

The two spies were pardoned yesterday by the president

quash

To reject or annul a legal decision, order, or indictment

The company moved quickly to quash rumours that it is losing money