| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. |
| cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| fictional |
existing only in a made-up story and not existing in real life. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| prognosis |
a forecast of the anticipated course of a disease, especially of the likelihood of recovery. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |