| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| circulate |
to move or flow along a closed path or system. |
| citation |
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. |
| commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| discrimination |
the act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| solitude |
the condition of living or being by oneself. |