English Flashcards
ARREST
-The man was arrested for carrying a weapon.
BULLY
. To use your srength or power to hurt somebody who is weaker
CHARGE
. To accuse somebody officially of doing something against the law
- She was charged with robbery
Commit (a crime)
To do something bad or illegal
- The boy had committed a crime
( appear in) court
The place where illegal trials take place
- He will appear in court
(pay a) fine
A sum of money that you have to pay for breaking a law rule
- She will have to pay a fine if she parks her car here.
Illegal
- not allowed by the law
It is illegal to swear in public.
Legal
-allowed by law
It’s not legal to shoplift.
Play truant
-to stay away from school without permission
Everybody knew Joe had been playing truant
(Spend time in) prison
- building where criminals are kept as a punishment
Her mother had spent time in prison two years ago.
Punish
-to make somebody suffer because they they have done something bad
-the head teacher wanted to punish Joe for his bad behaviour.
Staffroom
-a room in school where teachers can go when they are not teaching
- i found my teacher in staffroom
Suspend
To send someone away for a period of time
- Joe was suspended for his bad behaviour.
Vandalize
- to damage somebody else’s property on purpose for no reason.
He vandalized his neighbour’s car.