| alibi |
a way of defending oneself against criminal charges by showing that one was not at the scene of the crime when it happened. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| assembly |
a group of people gathered together, usually for a specific purpose. |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| closure |
an ending or concluding. |
| complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. |
| consequent |
following as a result. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| slay |
to kill deliberately and violently. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |