| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| bliss |
very great happiness. |
| contrite |
feeling deep guilt for one's wrongdoing or shortcoming and desiring to make amends for it; remorseful; repentant. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| indication |
anything that indicates, such as a sign. |
| invaluable |
having value too great to guess or measure; priceless. |
| momentary |
lasting only an instant. |
| ordeal |
a painful, difficult experience, or test of one's character. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |
| urban |
of or having to do with a city or town. |