Always learn a word with its collocation (the words that go with it) and one example sentence. Then use it in your own practice writing until it feels natural.
IELTS Vocabulary: Crime & Law
Use these high-frequency crime & law words with their natural collocations. Learn each word with its example so you use it accurately — accuracy scores higher than rare “big words”.
| Word / phrase | Common collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| reoffend | released prisoners reoffend | Without rehabilitation, many released prisoners reoffend. |
| deterrent | act as a deterrent | Harsh penalties may act as a deterrent. |
| rehabilitation | focus on rehabilitation | Prisons should focus on rehabilitation. |
| law-abiding | law-abiding citizens | Most people are law-abiding citizens. |
| petty crime | a rise in petty crime | Unemployment can cause a rise in petty crime. |
| community service | sentenced to community service | First offenders are often sentenced to community service. |
Accurate every time. One misused “advanced” word hurts your Lexical Resource score more than a simple word used correctly.
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