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alibi
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a claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to
explain something synonym: an excuse |
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mutiny
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an open rebellion against authority; to rebel against those in charge
synonym: uprising antonym: obey |
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confederate
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a person, state, or country that joins with another for a common purpose; a partner
in crime synonym: ally antonym: enemy |
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discharge
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to let go; to unload cargo or passengers; to fire off; to give off; something given off
synonym: to release antonym: to hire |
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economical
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careful about spending money or using resources
synonym: thrifty antonym: extravagant |
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reign
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the power or rule of a monarch; a monarch’s period of rule; to rule as a monarch; to be widespread
synonym: the regime |
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frank
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honest in expressing thoughts and feelings
synonym: blunt antonym: insincere |
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singular
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referring to one person or thing only;out of the ordinary
synonym: unusual antonym: plural |
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modify
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to change somewhat
synonym: alter |
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swindle
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to cheat out of money or property; a scheme for cheating someone
synonym: cheat (add to book) |
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negative
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not being positive; less than zero; saying“no”; having the same charge as an electron; a photographic image
synonym: unfavorable antonym: favorable |
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pursue
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to chase in order to catch; to strive to achieve; to carry out
synonym: chase (add to book)antonym: flee |
