| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| lunar |
of or having to do with the moon. |
| maintenance |
the act of taking care of or keeping in good condition. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| palette |
a thin, oval board, with a thumb hole, on which a painter holds and mixes colors. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| reception |
the act or process of receiving. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |