abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
cancel |
to do away with; decide against; call off. |
conquest |
the act or process of overcoming or defeating. |
exotic |
from a foreign place. |
hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
negligence |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary, especially when it is habitual. |
shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
undergo |
to have the experience of; receive; endure. |