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Blue Vocab Unit 14
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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alibi | a claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to explain something |
confederate | 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 |
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 OR a photo image that reverses light and dark areas |
pursue | to chase in order to catch; to strive to achieve; to carry out |
reign | the power or rule of a monarch; to rule as a monarch; to be widespread |
singular | referring to only one person or thing; out of the ordinary |
swindle | to cheat out of money or property; a scheme for cheating someone |