Vocabulary

• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• hook, line, and sinker: Completely and unquestioningly believe or accept something.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• back alley: A narrow lane or passage behind buildings in urban areas.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
• downright: Absolute; absolutely
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
• scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• leave: To go away from; depart
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
• luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
• hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• documentary: Supported by written evidence
• shatter: To break into small pieces
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• public: Owned by the government
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• false: Not real or genuine
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• trust: To expect confidently
• convict: Person in prison
• part: Division of a book
• jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• enlist: To obtain support from someone
• con: To trick or deceive someone
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
• terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
• saga: Description of events occurring over a long period
• uncover: To remove what is on top to show something
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• beneficiary: Person who benefits from something
• tinder: Material for starting a fire
• online: Connected to the internet
• heiress: Female who will receive money when someone dies
• paperwork: Work involving handling papers, forms, letters etc.
• belle: Young woman noted for being pretty and graceful
• unpaid: Yet to be paid