Forensic Evidence

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who steals valuables or bodies from graves

  • The grave robber was arrested for desecrating the burial site.
  • I heard that the grave robber got caught red-handed by the police.
  • That grave robber is a real scumbag, stealing from the dead like that.
  • In literature, the character was portrayed as a metaphorical grave robber, stealing ideas from other writers.

noun a mark or impression left by the paw of an animal

  • The forensic team carefully analyzed the paw print found at the crime scene.
  • I saw a cute little paw print in the garden from the neighbor's cat.
  • Check out this paw print - looks like a big dog was here!
  • The paw print of her influence could be seen in every aspect of the project.

noun a watery substance in the mouth that helps with the digestion of food

  • The presence of excessive saliva in the mouth can indicate a medical condition.
  • I always have to wipe away my dog's saliva after he drinks water.
  • Ew, that movie was so boring it made me want to drool saliva.
  • Her words were like acid, causing my saliva to dry up in fear.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'datable' which means capable of being dated or suitable for dating.

  • The new software update includes a feature to help users keep track of their datable transactions.
  • I heard that the new guy in accounting is really datable.
  • She's definitely datable material, don't you think?
  • His sense of humor makes him datable in any social setting.

noun A type of spray that contains DNA markers

  • Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using DNA spray to mark suspects during high-risk operations.
  • I heard they're using DNA spray to catch thieves in the neighborhood.
  • The cops busted the criminals with that fancy DNA spray stuff.
  • The artist used DNA spray as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all living beings in her latest exhibit.