abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
confidential |
secret. |
descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
logic |
the process of drawing conclusions based on known principles or facts; reasoning. |
manageable |
capable of being handled or controlled. |
overcome |
to win against or defeat; to get over or past. |
panoramic |
allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like. |
parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
passive |
receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. |
prompt |
to cause to act. |
significantly |
in an amount or to an extent that is important; considerably. |
statistical |
of, concerning, or based on information in the form of numbers that can be used to understand a complex issue or test the validity of a hypothesis. |
terminal |
found at or forming the end of something. |
vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |