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NEELY ELA Vocab 13
Lesson 13- Crime & Justice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acquit | (v.) to declare not guilty |
| arson | (n.) the crime of deliberately setting fire to something |
| corruption | (n.) dishonesty or improper behavior in a person of authority |
| counterfeit | (v., n., adj.) fake copy |
| culprit | (n.) a guilty person |
| felony | (n.) a serious crime |
| incarcerate | (v.) to put in prison |
| incriminate | (v.) to cause to appear guilty |
| jurisdiction | (n.) extent or range of authority |
| swindle | (v.) to cheat someone out of money or property |