| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| prospective |
likely or expected. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |
| teeter |
to walk, stand, or act in an unsteady, wavering manner. |
| terminal |
found at or forming the end of something. |