A deep hole or opening in the surface of the earth: a major division, seperation, or difference between two people, groups, etc.

Loaders tried to bridge a chasm between the two religious groups.

A painful, sore area inside or outside the body

She had a stomach ulcer.

Very accurate and exact

Be sure to take precise measurements before you cut the cloth.

To make you body lower or shorter by bending your legs, making your back bend forward, lowering your head, ect.

I scrunched down in the chair.

Not able to be bent easily: not easily changed: not willing to change opinions or behavior

The patient's legs were rigid.

Feeling or showing concern for someone who is sick, hurt, poor, etc.

She is a very compassionate person as her actions would indicate.

To change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one: To make people aware of (something, such as a new product) through advertising: To make (something) more popular, well-known, etc.

The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel.

To end or stop (something) by force: to keep (something) secret: to not allow people to know about or see (something) to not allow yourself to feel, show, or be affected by (an emotion)

He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.

Something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company.

Very bad events or situations that cannot be avoided

The sailors had a sense/feeling of (impending) doom as the storm approached.

Having sides or havles that are the same: having or showing summetry

The human body is symmetrical.

Seeming to be something when compared with others: Involving the act of looking at the ways that things are alike or different

She did a comparative study of classical and modern art.

An idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true: A story that was told ina an ancient culture to explain a practice, belief or natural occurence

The book refutes many myths about early American history.

A person's feelings, interests, and beliefs: The process of giving people training and information about a new job, situation, etc.: The position or direction of something

They had to adjust the antenna's orientation in order to receive a clear signal.

A clever or skillful action or movement: A planned movement of soldiers or ships

With a quick maneuver, she avoided an accident.