Lesson 22
- Warden
- Acknowledge
- Justice
- Delinquent
- Reject
- Deprive
- Spouse
- Vocation
- Unstable
- Homicide
- Penalize
- Beneficiary
You got it! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:
Warden
A warden is a person who is in charge of a prison or another institution, such as a wildlife preserve or a national park.
- The warden oversaw the daily operations of the prison.
- The park warden enforced the rules and protected the natural resources.
- Wardens are responsible for the safety and security of the people and resources under their care.
Acknowledge
To acknowledge means to recognize or admit something, to show that you are aware of something.
- She acknowledged his contribution to the project.
- He acknowledged his mistake and apologized.
- Acknowledging something is important for building trust and understanding.
Justice
Justice means fairness, righteousness, and the impartial administration of the law. It can also refer to a judge or magistrate.
- She fought for social justice and equality for all.
- The justice system is designed to uphold the law and ensure fair treatment.
- Justice is often sought in legal proceedings and social movements.
Delinquent
A delinquent is a person, especially a young person, who behaves in a way that breaks the law or is considered antisocial.
- The juvenile delinquent was caught vandalizing property.
- The bank had a high number of delinquent accounts.
- Delinquency is often associated with a lack of discipline, poor choices, or a challenging home environment.
Reject
To reject means to refuse to accept or consider something, to turn something down.
- She rejected his proposal of marriage.
- The company rejected the applicant’s job application.
- Rejection can be a difficult experience but can also lead to growth and redirection.
Deprive
To deprive means to take something away from someone, to prevent someone from having something they need or deserve.
- The prisoners were deprived of their freedom.
- The drought deprived the farmers of their crops.
- Deprivation can lead to hardship, suffering, or inequality.
Spouse
A spouse is a person’s husband or wife.
- He and his spouse were married for 20 years.
- Spouses often share a close and intimate relationship.
Vocation
A vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or way of life, a calling or a purpose. It suggests a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment in one’s work.
- He found his vocation as a teacher, helping others learn and grow.
- She believed that her vocation was to serve others.
- A vocation can provide a sense of meaning and direction in life.
Unstable
Unstable means not firm, steady, or secure, likely to change or collapse. It can also refer to someone who is emotionally or mentally volatile.
- The economy was unstable, with high inflation and unemployment.
- He was an unstable person, prone to outbursts of anger.
- Unstable situations or individuals can be unpredictable and challenging.
Homicide
Homicide is the act of killing another human being.
- The police investigated the homicide, searching for the killer.
- Homicide can be intentional or accidental, and it often involves serious consequences.
Penalize
To penalize means to punish someone for breaking a rule or law, to impose a penalty or sanction.
- The referee penalized the player for a foul.
- The company was penalized for violating environmental regulations.
- Penalties are often intended to deter future wrongdoing.
Beneficiary
A beneficiary is a person or organization who will receive benefits from a will, insurance policy, or other financial arrangement.
- She named her children as the beneficiaries of her life insurance policy.
- The charity was the primary beneficiary of the fundraiser.
- Beneficiaries often benefit from the generosity or planning of others.
Let me know if you have any other words you’d like me to explain!
- Warden: Pengawas, penjaga, kepala tahanan
- Acknowledge: Mengakui, mengakui keberadaan, mengakui penerimaan
- Justice: Keadilan, kebenaran, hukum yang adil
- Delinquent: Orang yang melanggar hukum, pelaku kejahatan, nakal
- Reject: Menolak, menolak pengakuan, menolak permintaan
- Deprive: Mencabut, memiskinkan, melucuti hak
- Spouse: Pasangan hidup, suami atau istri, pendamping hidup
- Vocation: Panggilan hidup, profesi, karir
- Unstable: Tidak stabil, tidak mantap, goyah
- Homicide: Pembunuhan, pembunuhan manusia, pembunuhan berencana
- Penalize: Menghukum, memberi sanksi, menjatuhi hukuman
- Beneficiary: Penerima manfaat, ahli waris, penerima hak.
The prison warden today will readily acknowledge the new trend in prison reform. In an attempt to provide a different brand of justice for society’s delinquents, officials now reject the idea that prison should completely deprive the convict of freedom. Thus, in some prisons, inmates can leave the prison grounds to visit their spouses or pursue their vocation. Even the more unstable convict who may have committed homicide is not penalized as harshly as before. The hope is that if persons emerge from prison less defiant* than they do now, society will be the beneficiary.

The Warden’s Vocation.
Warden James had a twisted sense of vocation. He believed that his job was not only to penalize the delinquents in his prison, but also to deprive them of any hope or dignity. He especially hated spouses who visited their incarcerated partners, thinking they were weak and foolish to acknowledge such criminals. One day, he met Lisa, a young woman who came to see her husband, who was serving a life sentence for homicide. Lisa was different from the other visitors. She was not meek or submissive. She was defiant and proud. She challenged James at every turn, refusing to let him intimidate or humiliate her. James was intrigued by her spirit, but also enraged by her insolence. He decided to make her his next target and devised a plan to break her will. He would reject her visits, confiscate her letters, and spread rumors about her husband’s infidelity. He hoped to make her suffer, and maybe even win her over. But he underestimated Lisa’s love and loyalty. She was not a beneficiary of her husband’s crime, but a victim of his madness. She had married him when he was a normal and stable man, but he had become unstable and violent after losing his job and developing a drug addiction. She still loved him, despite everything, and hoped that he would find some peace in prison. She would not let James destroy their bond or her faith in justice. She fought back with courage and cunning, exposing James’ corruption and cruelty to the authorities. She also found allies among the other visitors and inmates, who respected and admired her for standing up to the warden. In the end, James was fired and arrested for his abuses, and Lisa was reunited with her husband, who had been rehabilitated by a new prison program. They thanked each other for never giving up and vowed to start a new life together.