ESL_C438,974 Flashcards
the acting that someone does on a stage, in a television show, or in a movie
performance
to change something to make it fit or work better with someone else
to adapt
an extended period of not being at work and not getting paid, usually for family or health reasons
leave of absence
to use size, strength, or power to scare another person
to intimidate
something that creates disagreement and discomfort in a group of people
controversial
a person who has the power to say what can and cannot be shown in a movie or television show, or printed in a book
censor
land that is owned and taken care of by the government, and that people can visit to see and experience nature
national park
the first person to move somewhere and to make it their home; the first person to do something important
pioneer
the shape or arrangement of rocks
rock formation
a tall, thin rock that sticks up from the ground that used to be connected to a mountain but no longer is
hoodoo
a scientist who studies the Earth and the Earth’s surface and history
geologist
walking long distances, usually through woods or mountains, for exercise or enjoyment
hiking
a temporary closing down of a workplace or a business where employees are not expected to do any work during a dispute with management
lockout
the leaving of a meeting, conversation, or event because of strong emotions such as anger or disapproval, often as the first step in a strike
walkout
the refusal of an organized group of employees to continue working because of disputes or disagreements, in an attempt to let their opinions and thoughts be heard
strike
a nice or pleasant taste, such as in sugar or honey; an informal term meaning “great” or “incredible”
sweet
people or groups of people who are the very best at what they do or are very well-known because of their power, wealth, or abilities
elite
the last one or part of something, right before something ends
final
to show too much affection or caring/love for someone, usually a parent to a child
to dote on
a criminal investigation that has not been solved and will no longer be actively investigated until more information becomes available
cold case
an instance of someone breaking the law but never being punished for it because investigators cannot determine who did it
unsolved crime
a period of 10 years
decade
to put something together again, either a physical object or an idea
to reconstruct
a phrase used to show that something will happen definitely and not need additional attempts
once and for all
a series of clues that lead someone in a particular direction, especially toward solving a problem
trail
a clue; a piece of information that provides some idea about what happened or who did something
lead
statements made by people who saw something happen and were present during a situation or crime
witness testimony
the accepted process of conducting investigations, using a defined and generally used system
scientific method
the maximum period of time after an event when legal action can be taken
statute of limitations
the crime of killing a person
murder
to solve a mystery or complete a difficult investigation that has been too challenging for other people
to crack
very sharp; astute; very smart and good at what one is doing
crack
a process for conducting research, especially to solve a crime
investigative method
the ability to notice many small things that other people might not notice
keen eye for detail
a statement that one makes while dying, admitting to something bad or wrong that one did earlier in life
deathbed confession
