| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| affordable |
able to be obtained without excessive sacrifice of money or without incurring serious consequences. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| drastic |
extreme or severe. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| terminal |
found at or forming the end of something. |