| abound |
to be found in large numbers or amounts. |
| administrator |
a person who manages, especially in business or public affairs. |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| falter |
to move, speak, or act in a way that is not sure or not steady; stumble. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| mislead |
to guide in a wrong direction. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |