| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| agile |
moving quickly and gracefully. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| crusade |
(often capitalized) any of the wars between European Catholics and Middle Eastern Muslims between 1095 and 1291. During these wars, the Catholics tried to take territory away from the Muslims. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| expansion |
the act or process of expanding, or the condition of being expanded. |
| expel |
to force out or drive out. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| procrastinate |
to put off doing something; delay. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |