Crime And Justice Terminology

noun A person's job or task that is considered unpleasant, unethical, or morally questionable.

• The cleaning crew was tasked with the dirty work of sanitizing the laboratory.
• I don't mind getting my hands dirty doing the dirty work around the house.
• I'm not afraid to roll up my sleeves and do the dirty work when necessary.
• Sometimes being a leader means having to do the dirty work that no one else wants to do.

noun the act of eluding or the state of being eluded

verb to evade or escape from someone or something by cunning or skill

• Despite numerous attempts, the solution continues to elude us.
• I can't seem to elude this cold no matter what I do.
• The thief managed to elude the police by hiding in an abandoned building.
• The answer to the problem always seems to elude me, like a fleeting shadow.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The witness decided to inform on the criminal activity she had witnessed.
• I heard that Sarah is going to inform on her cheating boyfriend.
• Don't be a snitch and inform on your friends.
• Sometimes it's necessary to inform on your own thoughts to gain clarity.

noun the act of causing death

verb to cause the death of a person, animal, or other living thing

• The suspect was charged with attempted murder for trying to kill his neighbor.
• I heard that guy over there wants to kill his boss for giving him extra work.
• I can't believe she killed that presentation at work today!
• His harsh words felt like they were trying to kill my spirit.

adjective causing great excitement or interest; very good or impressive

• The orchestra delivered a sensational performance at the concert last night.
• The new restaurant in town has been getting sensational reviews.
• That movie was absolutely sensational, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
• Her painting was a sensational explosion of colors and emotions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or nonspecific

• The neighborhood on the wrong side of the tracks has been experiencing economic decline for years.
• I heard she grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, but she's doing really well now.
• People from the wrong side of the tracks don't always get a fair chance in life.
• Being on the wrong side of the tracks can symbolize feeling marginalized or excluded in society.