| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| ebb |
the flowing of the tide away from the land to the sea. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| isolate |
to set apart or separate so as to be alone. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| projection |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| similarly |
in the same way or in the same amount. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |
| wrath |
fierce anger. |