alibi (n)
/ˈalɪbʌɪ/
an excuse that shows someone was not at the crime scene
buttress (v)
/ˈbʌtrɪs/
strengthen, support
delineation (n)
/dɪˌlɪnɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
demarcation, explanation, definition, outlining
- The action of describing or portraying something precisely
- The action of indicating the exact position of a border or boundary
evacuate (v)
/ɪˈvakjʊeɪt/
vacate, empty, abandon
- Remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place
- Remove air, water, or other contents from (a container)
idiosyncrasy (n)
/ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkrəsi/
a personal peculiarity, something unique to an individual
A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual
portray (v)
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
Depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature
vacate (v)
/veɪˈkeɪt/
- Leave (a place that one previously occupied)
2. Cancel or annul (a judgement, contract, or charge)
peculiar (adj)
/pɪˈkjuːlɪə/
- Different to what is normal or expected; strange
2. Particular; special
depict (v)
/dɪˈpɪkt/
Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form
lunge
/lʌn(d)ʒ/
- (n) A sudden forward thrust of the body, typically with an arm outstretched to attack someone or seize something
- (v) Make a lunge
- (n) A long rein on which a horse is held and made to move in a circle round its trainer
rein
/reɪn/
- (n) A long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse’s bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving
- (v) Check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins
strap
/strap/
- A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something
- Fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap
shallow (adj)
/ˈʃaləʊ/
- Of little depth
2. Not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought
