| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| asylum |
a place that offers safety. |
| attribution |
the act of identifying something as the work of a particular person or group. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| impair |
to lessen the strength or ability of; damage. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| indigestion |
difficulty in digesting food. |
| mite1 |
a tiny animal that is related to the spider. Most mites are parasites and live on other animals or plants. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |