abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
approximation |
an estimate; guess. |
barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
closure |
an ending or concluding. |
commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
intervene |
to enter a situation so as to change what is happening. |
migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
miscellaneous |
made up of many different kinds. |
unappreciated |
not acknowledged as having worth or value. |
vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |