| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| encrusted |
covered with a hard or crisp layer of something. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |