recidivism
Wordthe tendency of a convicted criminal to commit crimes again
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the tendency of a convicted criminal to commit crimes again
immediately; at once
a woman you trust and talk to about private matters
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the crime of stealing someone else's property
past tense and past participle of thumb through
a large earthenware pot or jar
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a party where people wear masks and costumes
hand
a stupid or foolish person
too young to be allowed to do something by law
the act of keeping horses in stables
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
the state of being kept in prison
make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble
the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material
past tense of ski
relating to crime and punishment under the law
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
helpful and willing to make things easier for other people
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
the life or world believed to exist after death
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
the person who leads a police force or police department
to honor an event or place by being present
a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a setback or decline
to perform very well; to do something impressively
to attack someone in a drive-by shooting
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
an informal word for a homeless woman who carries her belongings with her
to shoot someone and kill them
an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
move back to a safer place
to lead a group, team, or project
a short text that explains a picture or photo
a strong disagreement or argument
to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan
a minor theft offense involving something of low value
to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime
cause something to improve a lot
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas or styles
the act of fastening something with a screw
to say a prayer before a meal
used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important
an angry remark used to show that someone has not helped you at all
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed
used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question
to support one side in a disagreement or competition
a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America
a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request
the process of becoming worse or less valuable over time
your; belonging to you
not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion
used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
used to say you have won or beaten someone
the first nuclear bomb ever made or used
to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky
the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the act of putting things into bags or packages
having the same or nearly the same meaning
the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person
a person who has sex for money
without paying anything
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite
a person whose whereabouts are unknown
the final words someone says before they die
to delay dealing with something
to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time
to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image
to remove an outer layer or covering by pulling it away
a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something
ready, arranged, or working properly
at the beginning; originally
to break or end a connection between things
causing great damage, failure, or suffering
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing
to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose
to act because of information, advice, or a rule
to persuade someone not to do something
willingly; with pleasure
used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something
as; in the same way that
to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport
a person trained to give emergency medical care
a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do