| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| limitation |
that which confines or restricts. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| luxurious |
giving great comfort or pleasure. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| suspend |
to hang from a higher position. |
| vague |
just barely visible or able to be perceived. |