| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. |
| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| casino |
a room or building for public assembly or entertainment, especially gambling games. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |