first name
given name
to go badly
to go downhill
someone (especially a child), who talks to much
chatterbox
evidence that shows an accused person could not have committed a crime
alibi
surprising, astonishing
eye-opening
the surname that a married woman used before she got married
maiden name
to become number 1
to reach the peak
someone who always agrees with and obeys his/her employer, leader, wife, etc.
yes-man
to skillfully control or influence other people
manipulate
no interest or enthusiasm
apathetic
give someone or something the name of another person or place
name after
difficult to believe
hard to swallow
someone who has a lot of experience at something
old hand
the death penalty
capital punishment
modest, respectful
humble
to prove you are innocent, not guilty of something
clear your name
something to think about
food for thought
a person who doesn't tell others very much about themselves, but has surprising qualities and abilities
dark horse
very evil or wicked
heinous
stubborn; invincible
adamant
to become famous or respected by a lot of people
make a name for oneself
a badly thought-out plan or idea
a half-baked idea
a young person who is very skilled or successful at something
whiz kid
a written declaration, made under oath
affidavit
firm; dependable
staunch