| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| conjunction |
a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions. |
| din |
a loud, steady noise. |
| falter |
to move, speak, or act in a way that is not sure or not steady; stumble. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |
| withdrawal |
the state, act, or process of taking back, out, or away. |