| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| boredom |
the state of being bored or of not feeling interested. |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| enroll |
to enlist or sign up officially. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| organism |
an individual living thing, such as a plant, an animal, or a germ. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |