| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| debut |
a person's first appearance on stage, in concert, or on film. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| elsewhere |
in or to another place. |
| gaunt |
very thin and bony. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |