| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| courteous |
being polite or showing good manners. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| inward |
in or toward the inside or center. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |