Vocabulary

• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
• at least: As a minimum
• such as: For example; like
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• sentenced to life: To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• next to: Being located along side another
• side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
• owing to: Due to
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• dead wood: People or things that are useless or no longer needed.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• mind games: Psychological manipulation intended to make someone feel confused or insecure.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• check out
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• prominent: Being important or well known
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• profile: To write a short description of a person or group
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• documentary: Supported by written evidence
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
• gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
• urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
• convict: Person in prison
• shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• plea: Response given by a person charged with a crime
• dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
• tragically: In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
• famous: Excellent
• album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
• activist: A person who tries to change a government, society
• dead: Not alive
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
• van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
• assassination: Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
• senseless: Stupid; not showing the use of reason
• assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• muslim: Of or relating to Islam
• acquit: To perform or behave well, badly
• outspoken: Saying (too) clearly what you think
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• name: What something or someone is called
• filmmaker: Person who makes movies; movie producer, director