Word List: Smuggling, Assassination, Arson, Intimidation, Blackmail, Kidnapping, Bribery, Money laundering, Tampering, Perjury
The city was in the grip of fear, as rumors of the mafia’s return spread like wildfire. For years, the mafia had been inactive, but now, they were back with a vengeance. Their methods were brutal and effective. They engaged in smuggling, assassination, and arson, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
The citizens of the city lived in constant fear, afraid to speak out against the mafia for fear of intimidation and blackmail. And when the daughter of one of the city’s most prominent citizens was kidnapped, the city was thrown into chaos.
The authorities were powerless to stop the mafia, and it seemed like there was no hope for the city. But then, a lone detective stepped forward, determined to bring the mafia to justice. Despite the danger and the odds against him, the detective persisted, uncovering evidence of bribery, money laundering, and tampering.
In the end, the detective managed to gather enough evidence to bring down the mafia, but not before they had committed countless crimes and left a shadow of fear over the city.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Smuggling | the act of illegally bringing goods or people into a country or out of a country | Smuggling of drugs, Smuggling of weapons, Smuggling of immigrants |
| Assassination | the killing of a famous or important person, usually for political reasons | Assassination of a leader, Assassination of a celebrity, Assassination of a diplomat |
| Arson | the crime of deliberately starting a fire in order to cause damage or destruction | Arson of a building, Arson of a vehicle, Arson of a forest |
| Intimidation | the act of frightening someone in order to make them do something | Intimidation of a witness, Intimidation of a victim, Intimidation of a competitor |
| Blackmail | the act of demanding money or something else from someone in exchange for not revealing damaging information about them | Blackmail of a celebrity, Blackmail of a politician, Blackmail of a businessperson |
| Kidnapping | the crime of illegally taking someone and holding them as a prisoner, usually in exchange for ransom | Kidnapping of a child, Kidnapping of a millionaire, Kidnapping of a politician |
| Bribery | the act of giving or receiving money or something else of value in order to influence the actions of an official or other person in power | Bribery of a judge, Bribery of a police officer, Bribery of a government official |
| Money laundering | the act of making illegally obtained proceeds appear legal | Money laundering scheme, Money laundering operation, Money laundering network |
| Tampering | the act of interfering with something in order to change it, damage it, or make it work differently | Tampering with evidence, Tampering with a device, Tampering with a vote |
| Perjury | the act of lying or making false statements while under oath in a court of law | Perjury of a witness, Perjury of a defendant, Perjury of a juror |