Unit 14 Flashcards

1
Q

A claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed

A

Alibi

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2
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A reason given to explain something

A

Alibi

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3
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A person, state, or country that joins with another for a common purpose

A

Confederate

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4
Q

A partner in crime

A

Confederate

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5
Q

To let go

A

Discharge

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6
Q

To unload cargo or passengers

A

Discharge

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7
Q

To fire off

A

Discharge

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8
Q

To give off

A

Discharge

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9
Q

Careful about spending money or using resources

A

Economical

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10
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Honest in expressing thoughts and feelings

A

Frank

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11
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To change somewhat

A

Modify

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12
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An open rebellion against authority

A

Mutiny

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13
Q

To rebel against those in charge

A

Mutiny

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14
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Saying “no”

A

Negative

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15
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Not positive or helpful

A

Negative

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16
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Less than zero

A

Negative

17
Q

A “no” expression

A

Negative

18
Q

A photo image that reverses light and dark areas

A

Negative

19
Q

To chase in order to catch

A

Pursue

20
Q

To strive to achieve

A

Pursue

21
Q

To carry out

A

Pursue

22
Q

The power or rule of a monarch

A

Reign

23
Q

A monarch’s period of rule

A

Reign

24
Q

To rule as a monarch

A

Reign

25
Q

To be widespread

A

Reign

26
Q

Referring to only one person or thing

A

Singular

27
Q

Out of the ordinary

A

Singular

28
Q

To cheat out of money or property

A

Swindle

29
Q

A scheme for cheating someone

A

Swindle