| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| constructive |
serving to make better or more clear; helpful. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| infiltrate |
to enter into in secret. |
| loiter |
to stand around idly. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| subscribe |
to agree to pay for a certain number of issues of a publication such as a magazine. |