| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| disrupt |
to disturb or cause confusion in. |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| maneuver |
to move to a desired position or goal using strategy or skill. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| palette |
a thin, oval board, with a thumb hole, on which a painter holds and mixes colors. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |