| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| biological |
having to do with living things and their life processes. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |