| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| expectation |
the act of waiting for or looking forward to. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| ignorant |
without knowledge or education. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |