Flashcards in ESL_C438,974 Deck (35)
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the acting that someone does on a stage, in a television show, or in a movie
performance
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to change something to make it fit or work better with someone else
to adapt
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an extended period of not being at work and not getting paid, usually for family or health reasons
leave of absence
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to use size, strength, or power to scare another person
to intimidate
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something that creates disagreement and discomfort in a group of people
controversial
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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
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land that is owned and taken care of by the government, and that people can visit to see and experience nature
national park
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the first person to move somewhere and to make it their home; the first person to do something important
pioneer
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the shape or arrangement of rocks
rock formation
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a tall, thin rock that sticks up from the ground that used to be connected to a mountain but no longer is
hoodoo
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a scientist who studies the Earth and the Earth’s surface and history
geologist
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walking long distances, usually through woods or mountains, for exercise or enjoyment
hiking
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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
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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
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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
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a nice or pleasant taste, such as in sugar or honey; an informal term meaning “great” or “incredible”
sweet
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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
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the last one or part of something, right before something ends
final
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to show too much affection or caring/love for someone, usually a parent to a child
to dote on
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a criminal investigation that has not been solved and will no longer be actively investigated until more information becomes available
cold case
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an instance of someone breaking the law but never being punished for it because investigators cannot determine who did it
unsolved crime
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a period of 10 years
decade
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to put something together again, either a physical object or an idea
to reconstruct
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a phrase used to show that something will happen definitely and not need additional attempts
once and for all
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a series of clues that lead someone in a particular direction, especially toward solving a problem
trail
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a clue; a piece of information that provides some idea about what happened or who did something
lead
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statements made by people who saw something happen and were present during a situation or crime
witness testimony
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the accepted process of conducting investigations, using a defined and generally used system
scientific method
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the maximum period of time after an event when legal action can be taken
statute of limitations
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the crime of killing a person
murder
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to solve a mystery or complete a difficult investigation that has been too challenging for other people
to crack
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very sharp; astute; very smart and good at what one is doing
crack
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a process for conducting research, especially to solve a crime
investigative method
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the ability to notice many small things that other people might not notice
keen eye for detail
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