| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
| dither |
to hesitate nervously or vacillate; be irresolute. |
| drastic |
extreme or severe. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| offend |
to cause to be angry, annoyed, or insulted. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| thesis |
a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument. |
| workmanship |
the art or skill of someone who works with their hands or with machines. |