| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large amount of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. |
| commendable |
worthy of notice and praise. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| facility |
a building made or used for a particular activity. |
| intensive |
highly concentrated in a small space or interval of time. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| sage |
a very wise person. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| synergy |
the combined action or power of two or more things. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |
| visionary |
a person with a unique capability to predict what will become important in the future. |