| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| discount |
an amount taken away from the full or regular price or cost. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| simulate |
to imitate or reproduce the appearance, sound, or other external characteristics or qualities of. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |
| transcend |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation). |