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Vocab 14 (C)
Unit 14 definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alibi | a claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to explain something |
| confederate | joined with others for a common purpose; a person, state, or country that joins with another for a common purpose; a partner in crime |
| discharge | to let go; to unload cargo or passengers; to fire off; to give off; a release or letting go; a firing off; a giving off; something given off |
| economical | careful about spending money or using resources |
| frank | honest in expressing thoughts and feelings |
| modify | to change somewhat |
| mutiny | an open rebellion against authority; to rebel against those in charge |
| negative | saying "no"; not positive or helpful; less than zero; having the same electric charge as an electron; an expression tht says "no"; a photographic image in which light and dark areas are reversed |
| pursue | to chase in order to catch; to strive to achieve; to carry out |
| reign | the power or rule of a monarch; a monarch's period of rule; to rule as a monarch; to be widespread |
| singular | referring to one person or thing only; out of the ordinary; the form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing |
| swindle | to cheat out of money or property; a scheme for cheating someone |