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1
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the acting that someone does on a stage, in a television show, or in a movie

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performance

2
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to change something to make it fit or work better with someone else

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to adapt

3
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an extended period of not being at work and not getting paid, usually for family or health reasons

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leave of absence

4
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to use size, strength, or power to scare another person

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to intimidate

5
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something that creates disagreement and discomfort in a group of people

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controversial

6
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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

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censor

7
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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

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national park

8
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the first person to move somewhere and to make it their home; the first person to do something important

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pioneer

9
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the shape or arrangement of rocks

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rock formation

10
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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

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hoodoo

11
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a scientist who studies the Earth and the Earth’s surface and history

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geologist

12
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walking long distances, usually through woods or mountains, for exercise or enjoyment

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hiking

13
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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

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lockout

14
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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

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walkout

15
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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

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strike

16
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a nice or pleasant taste, such as in sugar or honey; an informal term meaning “great” or “incredible”

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sweet

17
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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

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elite

18
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the last one or part of something, right before something ends

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final

19
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to show too much affection or caring/love for someone, usually a parent to a child

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to dote on

20
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a criminal investigation that has not been solved and will no longer be actively investigated until more information becomes available

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cold case

21
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an instance of someone breaking the law but never being punished for it because investigators cannot determine who did it

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unsolved crime

22
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a period of 10 years

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decade

23
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to put something together again, either a physical object or an idea

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to reconstruct

24
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a phrase used to show that something will happen definitely and not need additional attempts

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once and for all

25
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a series of clues that lead someone in a particular direction, especially toward solving a problem

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trail

26
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a clue; a piece of information that provides some idea about what happened or who did something

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lead

27
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statements made by people who saw something happen and were present during a situation or crime

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witness testimony

28
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the accepted process of conducting investigations, using a defined and generally used system

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scientific method

29
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the maximum period of time after an event when legal action can be taken

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statute of limitations

30
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the crime of killing a person

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murder

31
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to solve a mystery or complete a difficult investigation that has been too challenging for other people

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to crack

32
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very sharp; astute; very smart and good at what one is doing

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crack

33
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a process for conducting research, especially to solve a crime

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investigative method

34
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the ability to notice many small things that other people might not notice

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keen eye for detail

35
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a statement that one makes while dying, admitting to something bad or wrong that one did earlier in life

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deathbed confession