Indictment Indictment (noun) /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ 1. a very obvious sign that something, e.g. a method, system, etc. is so bad and ineffective – condemnation – criticism: We’ve seen enough of the damning indictment of the proposed useless method. 2. a formal accusation of a serious crime – charge – prosecution: He has received an indictment regarding …
Felon Felon /ˈfel.ən/ (noun) a person who is guilty of a crime, criminal, culprit, delinquent, outlaw, offender, murderer, killer, robber, thief, lawbreaker: The aggressive criminal felon was handcuffed. Parts of Speech Noun: felony Antonyms hero, police
Defendant Defendant /dɪˈfen.dənt/ (noun) a person in a court of law who is accused of having committed a crime, the accused, accused party, perpetrator, offender, respondent, suspect, culprit: There was a heated debate between the defendant and the plaintiff before the judge and the jury. Antonyms plaintiff Parts of Speech Verb: defend Noun: defender Noun: …
Warden Warden (noun) /ˈwɔː.dən/ US /ˈwɔːr-/ a principal officer who’s in charge of a prison – prison keeper – guardian – law enforcer – supervisor – curator – governor: The prisoner could escape the prison because the warden was asleep. Parts of Speech Noun: wardenship
Delinquent Delinquent (adj & noun) /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwənt/ noun: a criminal or offender – lawbreaker – felon – wrongdoer: Adjective: antisocial, criminal This district at night is infamous for having so many delinquents. Antonyms dutiful, law-abiding Parts of Speech Noun: delinquency Adverb: delinquently
Prosecute Prosecute (verb) (CONTINUE) /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈprɑː.sɪ-/ to officially accuse someone of a crime – litigate – sue – put on trial – indict – press charges against – take legal action – bring to court: He was prosecuted for rubbing from an old woman. Parts of Speech Noun: prosecution Noun: prosecutor Antonyms pardon, defend, …
Illegal Illegal (adj) /ɪˈliː.gəl/ against the law, unlawful, not supported by law, illegitimate, prohibited, forbidden, banned Illegal immigration is a serious social issue these days. Antonyms legal Parts of speech Adverb: illegally
Vandal Vandal (noun) /ˈvæn.dəl/ someone who deliberately damages other people’s property – trespasser – delinquent – criminal – felon, thug: The police arrested several vandals and dispersed the crowd. Parts of speech Noun: vandalism Verb: vandalize
IELTS Writing Task 2 Immigration Issues IELTS Writing Task 2 Immigration Issues Topic These days, many people try to enter developed countries illegally in search of better job positions and standards of living. Why do you think the rate of illegal immigration is so high nowadays? Essayist: Sayeh A wide range of ideas has been put …
Juvenile Delinquency | An IELTS Essay Sample Juvenile Delinquency | An IELTS Essay Sample Topic: The rate of juvenile delinquency is increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions to this issue. The Essayist: Sasan Nowadays, the brutality and heinous crimes of the youths have …