| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| engineer |
one who is trained in the use or design of machines or systems. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| humanity |
sympathy, concern, or compassion. |
| insightful |
keenly perceptive. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| passive |
receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| resistant |
capable of opposing or willing to oppose. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| variable |
something that can change or that has no fixed value. |