| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| clamor |
a loud noise that goes on for sometime. |
| compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| generosity |
the condition of being willing and ready to give. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| parish |
a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| variation |
the act or process of changing, or the condition of being changeable. |