Vocabulary

• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• going on: To continue doing something
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
• drunk driving: The act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
• at least: As a minimum
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• captured on: To record or film something.
• public outrage: A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• have an eye for: Have a good ability to notice or appreciate something.
• picking out: To choose or select one item from many
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
• in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• viral: Of or caused by a virus
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• financial: Involving money
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
• rapidly: With great speed; quickly
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
• public: Owned by the government
• worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
• unrest: Disturbance, e.g. of crowd in protest against
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• convict: Person in prison
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• intimidation: Being made to feel afraid or timid, as by threats
• jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
• quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
• long: Person's name
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
• erupt: To begin doing something or happen suddenly
• close: Almost; near
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• dissect: To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
• bystander: Someone who happens to see an event
• manhunt: Organized search (by police) for a criminal