to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; to analyze carefully
scrutinize
extremely thin and bony, often due to illness or hunger
gaunt
a positive declaration intended to give confidence
assurance
a divine being, a god or a goddess
deity
substances that combat growth of disease-causing micro-organisms
antiseptic
to be indecisive or uncertain; to act nervously
dither
done before the usual or expected time
premature
zero
zilch
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; monitoring of behavior or activities
surveillance
Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring; often used to describe diseases or conditions that are long-lasting.
chronic
backfire
feeling or showing intense irritation or annoyance; frustrated
exasperated
an uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, often associated with children
tantrum
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected; an irregularity
anomaly
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque; often used to describe a perfect or charming rural setting
idyllic
to meet at a designated meeting point at an arranged time
rendezvous
friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to
affable
a name that is not one's true name, usually to indicate an alternate identity
alias
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
ambivalence
longer than the most direct way; indirect route
circuitous
In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; done with force and intensity
vigorously
hysterical
Present, appearing, or found everywhere; widespread
ubiquitous