| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| 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. |
| bilingual |
able to speak two languages well. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| disgruntle |
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| embed |
to set firmly in some surrounding material. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| rampart |
a mound of earth raised to serve as a defensive fortification, often topped with a protective wall. |
| reject |
to refuse to take, approve, or believe. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |