| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| automate |
to convert to a mechanical or electronic system of operation. |
| counterpart |
someone or something that is just like or similar to another. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| domination |
the act of controlling or governing by the use of power or influence. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| fabulous |
almost impossible to believe; amazing. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| gauge |
to make an estimate of; judge. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |