resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

easily ignited

the process of flowing in

causes change O Her speech was influential in changing the opinion of the other members of the committee. 2. powerful O She has in- fluential friends who got the police to drop the charges.

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

showing inventiveness and skill

the power of creative imagination

Synonym deep-seated

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals