| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| consolidation |
the act of combining into a whole or mass; unification. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| justify |
to show to be true or right; prove. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| procurement |
the act or process of obtaining something with deliberate effort or care. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| recruit |
a soldier who has just joined or been drafted into the armed forces. |