| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| merger |
the combining of two or more companies into one, or the transfer of the property of one company to another. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |