Legalities
Intention to do harm
malice
The rocket's ___________ took it high above the clouds.
trajectory
To speak with contempt or mockery
scoff
A Muslim place of worship
mosque
The magician tried to _________ the audience with his clever illusion.
bamboozle
The basis or groundwork of something; a supporting structure
foundation
His calm ___________ helped keep everyone relaxed during the emergency.
demeanour
Refusing to change one's mind
adamant
The farmer planted crops across a wide ________of his field.
swath
To search thoroughly through something
trawl
A claim or evidence that proves one was elsewhere when a crime occurred
Alibi
Sarah's _________ in studying paid off when she got top grades.
diligence
The state of being boring or monotonous
tedium
The water was unsafe due to chemical ____________.
contamination
To control or influence cleverly or unfairly
manipulate
The contract will _________ the exact terms of the agreement.
stipulate
Constant criticism can __________ someone's confidence.
undermine
A feeling of great happiness and excitement
Elation
a theory or guess about something
speculation
The false rumors were meant to _________ the politician.
discredit
A written statement made under oath that something is true
Affidavit
The survivor shared a __________ story of escape.
harrowing
Feeling hopeless and extremely discouraged
despondent
The process of charging a public official with misconduct
impeachment
To emphasize or draw attention to something
accentuate