| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| bluff1 |
a hill or shore with steep sides. |
| chaotic |
completely disordered or disorganized; in a state of utter confusion. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| demonstration |
an activity that shows how something works or how it is made. |
| graft |
to attach as a graft. |
| intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| reactive |
characterized by reaction or response to a stimulus; tending to react. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| vague |
just barely visible or able to be perceived. |
| variation |
the act or process of changing, or the condition of being changeable. |