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complain - v. to say something that expresses objection or unhappiness
clip - n. a container that is filled with bullets and that is placed inside a gun so that the bullets can be fired
homicide - n. the act of killing another person
meltdown - n. a very fast collapse or failure
theft - n. the act or crime of stealing
default - n. used to describe something that happens or is done when nothing else has been done or can be done
wedding - n. a marriage ceremony
resident - n. someone who lives in a particular place
for hire - phrasal v. to take a job: to work for wages or a salary
network - n. a group of people or organizations that are closely connected and that work with each other
slum - n. an area of a city where poor people live and the buildings are in bad condition
focus - v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific
rather than - .adv. in place of (something or someone) : instead of (something or someone)
payout - n. a usually large amount of money that is given to someone
ransom - n. money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped
prey - v. to hurt, cheat, or steal from (someone)
nickname - n. a name (such as "Moose" or "Lady Bird") that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you
black market - n. a system through which things are bought and sold illegally
pistol - n. small gun made to be aimed and fired with one hand
