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NEELY ELA Vocab 13
Lesson 13- Crime & Justice
Question | Answer |
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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 |