| A | B |
|---|
| abruptly | suddenly |
| Sgt. | abbreviation for "sergeant;" a rank used in some militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations |
| spokeswoman | a female who represents, or speaks on behalf of, a larger organization; male version is: spokesman |
| extradition | a process where one country or state gives up someone to another country or state for trial |
| fugitive | a criminal that has been running away from the police for a while |
| police commissioner | the professional head of the police |
| news conference | an event where journalists are allowed to comment and ask questions of newsmakers (or the people who surround an important event everyone wants to know about) |
| authorities | people in charge |
| fame | "famous-ness;" being famous |
| admired | adored; looked up to |
| evade | to get away from, to avoid |
| despite | even though |
| lack | not having enough |
| dubbed | to be named, usually a nickname or a position (ex: he was dubbed "Speedy" because he was so fast) |
| calling card | what criminals leave behind at a crime scene to show that they were the one who committed the crime; ex: Joker leaves a joker card |
