| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| compliant |
willing to cooperate or agree; accommodating. |
| din |
a loud, steady noise. |
| encrusted |
covered with a hard or crisp layer of something. |
| establishment |
the act of establishing. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| imprison |
to put or keep in a prison. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| summons |
a request or demand to do something. |