Vocabulary Revision Guide: Not Guilty & The Power of the Pen

Vocabulary flashcards covering terms from the 'Not guilty' and 'The Power of the Pen' revision guide sections.

forcibly

Done by force, violence, or physical power.

be charged with

To be officially accused of a crime or offense by legal authority.

claim

To state or assert that something is true, often without providing proof.

impatient

Having or showing a lack of patience; easily irritated by delay.

immediately

At once; instantly and without delay.

threaten

To state an intention to inflict pain, injury, or damage on someone.

deny

To state that something is not true or to refuse to admit guilt.

accusation

A claim or charge that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

source

A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.

exaggerated

Represented as greater, larger, or more extreme than it actually is.

avoid

To keep away from or refrain from doing something.

mature

Fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.

receive

To be given, presented with, or get something.

refuse

To indicate that one is unwilling to accept, grant, or do something.

overhear

To hear what someone is saying without their knowledge or intention.

frequent

Occurring or done often at short intervals.

accost

To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively.

assist

To help or provide aid to someone in doing work or a task.

pungent

Having a sharply strong, biting taste or smell.

extract

To remove or take out something, usually by force or effort.

recognise

To identify someone or something from previous knowledge or encounter.