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This document provides a vocabulary list with definitions and examples, potentially for use in a language or social studies class. The document covers multiple topic areas: describing sounds, postures, and movements, as well as a glossary of criminal terms.
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Sounds & Noises: Word Definition/Explanation ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noiseless Without noise (used as an adverb in formal or literary style) Quiet Without much noise or activity, or no...
Sounds & Noises: Word Definition/Explanation ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noiseless Without noise (used as an adverb in formal or literary style) Quiet Without much noise or activity, or not talking much Silent Without noise or not talking (people and things) Soundless Without sound (used as an adverb in formal or literary style to indicate an unexpected lack of sound) [Adjectives for noise and silence:] - - [Phrasal Verbs:] - - - - - - - - [Verbs for describing specific noises:] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Posture & Movement** Posture & Movement - - - - - - - - - **[Posture]** To sit stiffly: to sit in a formal, unrelaxed, or awkward way. To lounge: to stand or sit in a relaxed way. To slouch: to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head. bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored - andar encorvado. Part 2: - - **[Moving quickly or slowly]** quick: rush, dash= run, leap up = ponerse de pie de golpe, slow: creep = arrastrarse, trepar, wander = deambular **[Body language and non-verbal language]** Twitch - tic (mover nerviosamente una parte del cuerpo) Flinch - encogerse de miedo/dolor Squirm - retorcerse Beam - sonreir Snort - resoplar/bufar Titter - risita nerviosa **[Phrasal verbs]** Huddle up: Acurrucarse Thaw up: Calentarse ![](media/image2.png) **Crime** Crime Crime Criminal Verb Definition ------------------ ----------------- -------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arson Arsonist Commit arson The crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building Assassination Assassin Assassinate To kill someone famous or important Blackmail Blackmailer Blackmail Getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them Bribery Briber Bribe An attempt to make someone do something for you by giving the person money, presents, or something else that they want Burglary Burglar Burgle Illegally entering a building and stealing things Counterfeiting Counterfeiter Counterfeit Making illegal copies of things such as bank notes, DVDs, or official documents Embezzlement Embezzler Embezzle Secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for Felony Felon to commit a felony Illegal activities Forgery Forger Forge Illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies Hijack Hijacker Hijack To take control of an aircraft or other vehicle during a journey, especially using violence Hooliganism Hooligan The behavior of a violent person who fights or causes damage in public places Manslaughter Manslaughter Killing a person when the killer did not intend to do it or cannot be responsible for his or her actions Missdemeanour Petty crimes Money laundering Money launderer Launder Money Moving money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem as if the money has been obtained legally Mugging Mugger Mug Attacking someone and stealing their money Offence Offender Illegal activities Robbery Robber Rob Stealing from somewhere or someone Scam Scammer Scam A dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people Shoplifting Shoplifter Shoplift Taking goods from a shop without paying for them Smuggling Smuggler Smuggle Taking things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally Squatting Squatter Squat to live in an empty building or area of land without the permission of the owner Trafficking Trafficker Traffic The act of buying or selling goods illegally, or the act of buying or selling people, or of making money from work they are forced to do, such as sex work Vandalism Vandal Vandalise Intentionally damaging property belonging to other people **Court related words** - - - - - Other words related to Crime - - - Confess to STH (a crime) ------------------- --------------- Accuse SB of Charge SB with Convict SB of Find SB guilty of Sentence SB for Book SB for Arrest SB for Suspect SB of **Work** Work 1. - - 2. - - - - - 3. - - - 4. - - **Health & The Body** Health & The Body - - - - - - **Pestaña 6** Confusable words **Rise vs. Raise vs. Arise vs. Arouse** - - - - **Director vs. Headmaster/Headmistress** - - **Career vs. Course of Study** - - **Tell vs. Say vs. Speak vs. Talk** - - - - **Hear vs. Listen vs. Overhear vs. Eavesdrop** - - - - **See vs. Look vs. Watch** - - - **Lay vs. Lie** - - **Finally vs. At Last vs. Lastly vs. Last of All vs. In the End vs. Eventually vs. After All** - - - - - - - **Gain vs. Win vs. Earn** - - - **At First vs. First vs. Firstly vs. First of All** - - - - **Support vs. Tolerate vs. Bear vs. Stand** - - - - **Advice vs. Advise vs. Suggest** - - - **Observe vs. Pay Attention vs. Notice vs. Note** - - - - **(The) Other vs. (The) Others vs. Another** - - - **Consist Of vs. Consist In vs. Include vs. Comprise** - - - - **Explain vs. Argue vs. Persuade vs. Convince** - - - - **Recall vs. Recollect vs. Reminisce vs. Remember vs. Remind vs. Memorise** - - - - - - **Expect vs. Hope vs. Wait vs. Look Forward To** - - - - **Attend vs. Assist** - - **Prevent vs. Avoid vs. Warn vs. Evade** - - - - **Rob vs. Steal** - -