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Chapter 01
Words with meanings from the study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convicted | proven or declared guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial |
| perhaps | maybe; possibly |
| burglarized | to break into and steal from |
| incarcerated | jailed |
| fewer | of a smaller number (lesser) |
| scrutiny | investigation, analysis |
| wreaking | to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.) |
| havoc | destruction |
| persisting | to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc |
| wounds | an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease |
| pattern | figure |
| miserable | wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable (sad, trgic) |
| engage | to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons) |