| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| accuracy |
the condition of being accurate. |
| await |
to look forward to, or to stay in one place or condition in order to be ready for (someone or something). |
| dynamics |
(used with a plural verb) the driving forces at work in any given system or situation. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| invaluable |
having value too great to guess or measure; priceless. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| physiological |
of or relating to the vital processes or functions of a living organism or its parts. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |