| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| engage |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| sage |
a very wise person. |
| stimulation |
the act or process of inciting or increasing activity or action in something. |
| temperate |
having neither extremely hot nor extremely cold temperatures and mild weather. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |