"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers- Vocab 1 & 2

Front

Define 'apprehend'.

Back

To arrest or catch someone.

Front

What does it mean if witness testimony is 'suppressed'?

Back

It is obtained through illegal means.

Front

What is a 'pessimist'?

Back

Someone who expects the worst possible outcome.

Front

What does 'sullen' mean in the context of a witness?

Back

A sullen witness would show anger and resentment.

Front

What does it mean to 'testify' in court?

Back

To give evidence under oath.

Front

What is the role of a witness in a court case?

Back

To provide testimony based on their knowledge of the events.

Front

What is the meaning of 'evidence'?

Back

Information or objects presented in court to support a case.

Front

Define 'defendant'.

Back

The person accused of a crime in a court case.

Front

What does 'prosecution' refer to?

Back

The legal party responsible for presenting the case against the defendant.

Front

What is 'cross-examination'?

Back

The questioning of a witness by the opposing party.