Vocabulary

• as well as: Also; in addition to
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• carry out
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• aside from
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• only time will tell: The result or truth will be known in the future.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• have to: Must do
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
• guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• blow: To move something using air
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• abusive: Saying or doing bad or cruel things to others
• participate: To take part with others in doing something
• allegedly: According to what has been alleged
• speculate: To take risks that might lead to big profits
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• obtain: To be given or to earn something through efforts
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• business: A company formed for making profit
• usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• supervision: Act or process of watching, directing a task
• confiscate: To take something away from someone as punishment
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• innocence: Lack of guilt or responsibility for a crime
• puff: To breath in and out quickly
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• allege: To state without proof
• testify: To tell what you know (in court)
• standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
• downfall: Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
• feud: Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
• kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
• wolf: A dog-like wild animal
• incarcerate: To put in prison; to jail someone
• porter: Person who carries luggage for guests/passengers
• rapper: Singer who performs rap music
• racketeering: To carry on illegal business activities