| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| attribute |
to view as the result of. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| ferry |
a boat or ship that carries people or freight back and forth across a river or other body of water. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| liable |
held responsible by law. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| relevance |
connection or importance to the matter in question; pertinence. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |