| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| context |
the setting of a word or phrase in speaking or writing that determines or affects its meaning. Context can be pictures, sounds, other words, or physical surroundings. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| ferry |
a boat or ship that carries people or freight back and forth across a river or other body of water. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| rampage |
a course of angry, violent, or destructive behavior. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| ultimate |
last or farthest in a progression; final. |