| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. |
| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| memorable |
easily remembered; distinct or exceptional. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| rampart |
a mound of earth raised to serve as a defensive fortification, often topped with a protective wall. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |