Unit 1 Vocab Flashcards
inspector
examiner; investigator
abrupt
sudden and unexpected
brief to the point of rudeness; curt
target
select as an object of attention or attack
criminal
a person who has committed a crime
dismal
depressing; dreary; gloomy
astonish
surprise or impress (someone) greatly
investigate
carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) to establish the truth
entirely
completely; solely
escape
break free from confinement or control
shortage
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
emphasis
special importance or value given to something; stress laid on a word or words to indicate special meaning or particular importance
victim
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
upheaval
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
startle
cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
accomplice
a person who helps another commit a crime
budget
an allowance or estimate of a particular amount of money for something
accessory
a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive
someone who gives assistance to the perpetrator of a crime, without directly committing it, sometimes without being present
incriminate
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone)
mustache
a strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip
