| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| harassment |
behavior that threatens, attacks, or offends another person repeatedly. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| motivation |
the condition of being driven or moved to do something by an idea, feeling, or desire. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |