| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| adorn |
to add beauty to; decorate. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| avenger |
one who inflicts suffering in order to punish or gain retribution for a wrong. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |