| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| eliminate |
to get rid of or destroy. |
| flank |
the area between the hip and the ribs on either side of the body. |
| imply |
to hint or suggest without saying directly. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| 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. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |
| wrath |
fierce anger. |