rupture
to break open or burst
gauge
to measure or judge, as in to make an estimate
traumatize
to upset or shock someone, causing emotional and mental pain
antibiotic
a drug in medicine to kill bacteria and to cure infections
degradation
damage done to something in nature, by weather or water for example
magnitude
a measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake
repress
hold back or try to stop from happening
mock
treat someone with scorn or contempt
grimace
twist your face in an unattractive way because you are unhappy, disgusted, or in pain
venture
a dangerous, daring, or poorly plnanned task or activity
bore
past tense of bear, carried or had on you, visible in some way;
knot
unit of speed used by ships, equal to about 1.85 km/hour
indulge
allow yourself to do or have something you want
shudder
a strong shiver or tremor
jar
a jolt or shock, as well as a harsh, scraping sound
ominous
frightening or threatening