| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| attorney |
a person whose job is to give legal advice and to speak for people in court; lawyer. |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| dissemination |
the act or process of distributing or spreading or widely. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| impair |
to lessen the strength or ability of; damage. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| liquefy |
to reduce to or become a fluid. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |