Vocabulary for the Watergate Fact Finder

We are going to do an Internet activity called "The Watergate Fact Finder." Before we begin, make sure you know the meaning of each of the following words and acronyms related to Watergate. For each one, write a brief definition in English.

1. a break-in
2. to unravel
3. a web of political spying and sabotage
4. to bribe/a bribe/bribery
5. a cover-up
6. indictments/to indict
7. to reverberate
8. White House "plumbers"
9. to leak information
10. to bug (someone's phone or office)
11. to be convicted (of a crime)
12. to be acquitted
13. conspiracy
14. slush fund money
15. liable
16. perjury
17. to obstruct justice
18. former/prior
19. to resign (from office)
20. to be charged with a crime
21. treasury/treasurer
22. the GOP
23. CRP
24. to be earmarked for (something)
25. on behalf of (someone)

Now try the Watergate Web Activity