| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
| civil |
having to do with citizens or the general population. |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
| inferior |
lower in rank, position, or degree. |
| knead |
to mix by pressing, folding, and pulling. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| proclaim |
to say or state for the public to know. |
| reckon |
to count or estimate; figure. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| substantial |
considerable; ample. |
| undergo |
to have the experience of; receive; endure. |