| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| composition |
the way the parts of something are put together; order or structure. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| humanity |
sympathy, concern, or compassion. |
| indefinite |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits. |
| indulge |
to give in to or satisfy a desire, appetite, or whim. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| merger |
the combining of two or more companies into one, or the transfer of the property of one company to another. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |