Check Your Understanding

Choose the word or phrase that matches each definition.

1.Disappeared; could not be found — this word or phrase is .
2.An official document filed with police when someone cannot be located — this word or phrase is .
3.Pieces of information or evidence that help in solving a case or finding someone — this word or phrase is .
4.Continued to believe or hope that something good would happen, despite difficulties — this word or phrase is .
5.Stopped trying; abandoned an effort or hope — this word or phrase is .
6.Officially informed authorities about something, such as a person missing — this word or phrase is .
7.Met someone unexpectedly by chance — this word or phrase is .
8.Used to introduce a fact that becomes known later, often surprisingly — this word or phrase is .
9.In a way that is hidden or not known to others — this word or phrase is .
10.Began living in a new place, especially with someone else — this word or phrase is .
11.The power to have an effect on people, events, or things — this word or phrase is .
12.To act or conduct oneself in a particular way — this word or phrase is .
13.Influenced or changed by something — this word or phrase is .
14.A set of principles or beliefs that guide a person's thoughts and behavior — this word or phrase is .
15.Marriages that have been arranged by the couples' parents rather than chosen by the couple — this word or phrase is .
16.Controlled or determined completely, without allowing choice — this word or phrase is .
17.One of several things that influences or contributes to a result or decision — this word or phrase is .
18.Involving people of different religions — this word or phrase is .
19.The act of refusing to accept, welcome, or support someone — this word or phrase is .