| 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. |
| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| intensity |
strength or energy of thought or action. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| rehabilitation |
the act of bringing back to a healthier, stronger, or more socially respectable condition. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |