| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| burial |
the act of putting a dead body underground or in the sea. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| entrepreneur |
someone who assumes the financial risk of beginning and operating one or several businesses. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| holistic |
handling or dealing with an entity in its entirety or wholeness rather than with emphasis on its parts or various aspects. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| regardless |
without concern or thought. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| stimulation |
the act or process of inciting or increasing activity or action in something. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |