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assault rifle – n. a gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the military

semi-automatic handgun – n. a small gun (such as a revolver or a pistol) designed to be held and shot with one hand, and able to fire bullets one after the other quickly but not automatically

workplace – n. the office, factory, etc., where people work

domestic – adj. of, relating to, or made in your own country

device – n. a weapon that explodes

scene – n. the place of an event or action

unequivocally – adv. very strong and clear; not showing or allowing any doubt; not equivocal

horrific – adj. causing horror or shock

repudiate – v. to refuse to accept or support (something); to reject (something or someone)

ideology – n. the set of ideas and beliefs of a person, group or political party

mind-set – n. a particular way of thinking; a person’s attitude or set of opinions about something

pattern – n. the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done