| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| acknowledge |
to admit the truth or existence of. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| critic |
anyone who judges or evaluates. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| ebb |
the flowing of the tide away from the land to the sea. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| limitation |
that which confines or restricts. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |