| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| instructional |
pertaining to or having the purpose of teaching or providing information on a topic. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| missionary |
a person who is sent by a church or religious order to a foreign country to teach, convert, heal, or serve. |
| obsess |
to preoccupy the mind or emotions of (someone) excessively or abnormally. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |