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alibi |
a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question.
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deduce |
to draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
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infer
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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
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scrutinize
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to examine carefully
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motive
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a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
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red herring
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something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.
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ballistics
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the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles
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DNA profile
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A distinctive pattern of DNA fragments that can be used to match a biological sample to an individual
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toxicology
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Analyzes poison levels of drugs and poisons
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latent
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hidden, present but not realized
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defray
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to pay or furnish the money for
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manifold
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many and varied
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morose
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Gloomy; ill-tempered; sullen
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convulsed
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Taken over by violent, involuntary spasms
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imperturbably
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Unexcitedly; impassively
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reverie
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A daydream
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tangible
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Having form and substance; that can be touched or felt by touch
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intuition
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Ability to know immediately, without reasoning
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retort
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A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
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imprudence
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lacking discretion; carelessness; rashness |
