| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| decline |
to refuse to do, in a polite way. |
| distinction |
a mark or feature that makes someone or something different. |
| elementary |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something. |
| embodiment |
a person or thing that perfectly represents some principle, spirit, or the like; incarnation. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| maintenance |
the act of taking care of or keeping in good condition. |
| preventive |
made to get in the way of or to block something. |
| proclaim |
to say or state for the public to know. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |