| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| ajar |
partly opened. |
| amendment |
an official change made to a bill, law, or other document. |
| bachelor |
a man who has not married. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| exempt |
to free from something that others are always required to do; excuse. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| renew |
to make like new; restore. |
| tamper |
to meddle in something when one is not asked, and so change or damage it (usually followed by "with"). |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |