| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| dominate |
to control by the use of power; rule. |
| envision |
to picture or visualize in the mind; imagine. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| specify |
to name or otherwise indicate explicitly. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |