| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| abscess | (noun) symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue | - |
| abscessed | (adjective) infected and filled with pus | - |
| ascesis | (noun) rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint | Synonyms: asceticism |
| fasces | (noun) bundle of rods containing an ax with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism | - |