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Which term describes the act of taking control of a vehicle using violence?
What does the term 'manslaughter' refer to?
Which of the following is an example of petty crimes?
What does money laundering involve?
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What type of crime does 'vandalism' refer to?
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Which of the following acts is considered a form of trafficking?
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What does the term 'scam' refer to?
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Which term best describes the act of living in an empty building without permission?
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Which term refers to a lack of sound in a formal or literary context?
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What does the term 'to lounge' indicate about posture?
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Which crime involves illegally entering a building to steal?
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What does the verb 'to flinch' describe in terms of body language?
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Which of the following is defined as gaining money through threats to reveal secrets?
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What action does the term 'to beam' refer to in body language?
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Which adjectives describe a state of minimal noise or activity?
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Which crime is characterized by the illegal reproduction of money or documents?
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What is the term for the relaxed sitting position often referred to as lounging?
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Which term is synonymous with a person who commits arson?
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Study Notes
Sounds & Noises
- Noiseless and Soundless are formal words indicating an absence of noise.
- Quiet describes a place or person with minimal noise and activity, or someone who doesn't talk much.
- Silent describes someone or something that does not make a sound or talk.
Posture & Movement
- To sit stiffly implies a formal, unrelaxed, or awkward posture.
- To lounge describes a relaxed standing or sitting posture.
- To slouch signifies a posture with slumped shoulders, head bent forward, suggesting fatigue or boredom.
- Twitch is a sudden, involuntary muscle movement.
- Flinch is a sudden, involuntary movement in response to fear or pain.
- Squirm is a restless, wriggling movement.
- Beam signifies a broad, happy smile.
- Snort is a sound made by forcefully expelling air through the nose.
- Titter is a nervous laugh or giggle.
- Huddle up means to gather close together, often for warmth or security.
- Thaw up signifies a process of becoming warmer and more relaxed.
Crime
- Arson is the intentional act of setting a fire to damage property.
- Assassination is the killing of someone prominent or important.
- Blackmail involves threatening to reveal secrets or inflict harm to extract money or compel action.
- Bribery is the act of giving money, gifts, or favors to influence someone's decision or behavior.
- Burglary is the illegal entry into a building with the intent to steal.
- Counterfeiting involves creating illegal copies of money, documents, or other items.
- Embezzlement is the theft of money from an organization or business by someone entrusted with it.
- Forgery is the act of creating illegal copies of documents, paintings, or other items.
- Hijacking is the forcible seizure of an aircraft or vehicle during transit.
- Hooliganism refers to the violent behaviour of people causing disturbance in public places.
- Manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a person, often due to negligence or recklessness.
- Money laundering is the process of moving illegally obtained money through legitimate financial channels.
- Mugging is the act of robbing someone by using force.
- Robbery is the act of stealing from someone or someplace.
- Scam is a dishonest plan to deceive and gain money or an advantage.
- Shoplifting is the theft of goods from a store.
- Smuggling involves illegally transporting goods or people across borders.
- Squatting refers to the act of living in an abandoned building or land without the owner's permission.
- Trafficking involves the illegal trade of goods, people, or services.
- Vandalism is the willful destruction of property.
Court-Related Words
- Confess to signifies the act of admitting to committing a crime.
- Accuse signifies the act of blaming someone for a crime.
- Charge means to formally accuse someone of a crime.
- Convict refers to a legal judgment of guilt.
- Find guilty is a legal declaration of guilt.
- Sentence is the punishment given to someone after being convicted of a crime.
- Book means to officially arrest someone for a crime.
- Arrest is the act of seizing someone suspected of committing a crime.
- Suspect refers to a person believed to be guilty of a crime.
Work
- Job refers to a paid employment position.
- Career is a professional journey involving long-term aspirations and skill development.
- Work is the activity of performing tasks for a specific purpose or to earn a living.
- Task is a specific piece of work assigned to someone.
- Project is a complex undertaking with a specific goal and timeline.
- Occupation is a person's primary profession.
- Employment is the state of having a paid job.
- Employer is an organization or individual who provides employment.
Health & The Body
- Health is the state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Disease is an abnormal condition that disrupts the body's normal functions.
- Illness is a general term for a sickness or disease.
- Symptom is a perceptible indication of a medical condition.
- Pain is a physical sensation indicating tissue damage.
- Injury is damage to the body caused by an external force.
Confusable Words
- Rise is an intransitive verb describing an upward movement.
- Raise is a transitive verb meaning to lift or move something up.
- Arise is an intransitive verb meaning to come into existence or to begin to happen.
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Test your knowledge on vocabulary related to sounds and physical movements. This quiz covers terms associated with silence, posture, and various types of movements. Engage with words that describe actions, reactions, and the nuances of sound.
