Vocab
The car crash resulted in three tragic _, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
fatalities
_ officers were quick to respond to the scene of the crime, securing the area before gathering evidence.
Law enforcement
He used charm and flattery to _ her into joining the business venture, despite her initial reservations.
seduce
The judge decided to _ with a warning instead of a fine, considering it was his first offence.
let him off
From which country does Gouda cheese originate?
Netherlands
The police worked tirelessly to identify the _ of the series of robberies that had plagued the neighbourhood.
perpetrator
After the long and exhausting battle, the opposing army was forced to _ unconditionally.
surrender
Her comments were considered a personal _ by many of the attendees at the meeting.
The police have so far failed to _ the attacker, he is still on the run.
track down
Which member of the Beatles married Yoko Ono?
John Lennon
The governor decided to _ the individual who had been wrongfully convicted years earlier.
pardon
The novel explores the dark _ of the city, revealing the hidden world of crime and corruption.
underbelly
After weeks of intense negotiations, the two countries finally reached a peaceful _ to the conflict.
resolution
Not being able to live with the guilt of having murdered someone, Romina decided to _ the next morning.
turn herself in
Which country borders 14 nations and crosses 8 time zones?
Russia
The _ of the investigation expanded as new evidence suggested a much larger conspiracy than initially involved.
scope
The state decided to _ the defendant for the crimes of fraud and embezzlement.
prosecute
The artist's work sought to _ the limitations of traditional mediums, blending sculpture, painting and digital art.
transcend
The situation is dire and _ immediate action from local authorities.
calls for
What is the name given to Indian food cooked over charcoal in a clay oven?
Tandoori
The documentary exposed the sheer _ of the criminal organisation and its impact on the local community.
depravity
She had a deep _ to explore the world, feeling trapped in the confines of her small hometown.
yearning
The church's _ emphasises the importance of charity and compassion in the face of adversity.
doctrine
The company decided to _ the outdated software system and implement a more modern solution.
do away with
What is the biggest selling music single of all time?
Candle in the Wind (1997)