| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| assort |
to arrange or classify in groups; sort. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| signify |
to serve as a sign of; mean. |