Kistler Vocab #1&2

Alibi

(n.) A claim or piece of evidence that shows someone was elsewhere when a crime occurred.

Discrepancy

(n.) A claim or piece of evidence that shows someone was elsewhere when a crime occurred.

Ostensibly

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so.

Vindicate

To clear someone of blame or suspicion.

Subterfuge

Deceit used to achieve one's goal.

Obfuscate

To deliberately make something unclear or confusing.

Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Quandary

A difficult situation or dilemma.

Ambiguity

Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language or situations.

Metamorphosis

A transformation or dramatic change in form or nature.

Tumultuous

Characterized by conflict or disorder.