| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |