arson
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Investigators later determined the warehouse fire was _____."
Answer: arson
In your own words, what does "arson" mean?
The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.
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