By Ashley Segner

Mateless
Definition: one of a pair or missing a counterpart
Part of Speech: adjective
Laxatives
Definition: a drug or medication which tends to
stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels
Part of Speech: noun
Inpatient
Definition: a patient who stays in a hospital while
under treatment.
Part of Speech: noun


Bradycardia
Definition: abnormally slow heart reaction.
Part of Speech: noun

Im going to relate this to pictures of a turtle and a heart because the turtle is slow and
the heart is obviously a heart.

Hes carrying the heart
so its moving slowly
Anemia
Definition: A condition marked by a deficiency of
red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood,
resulting in pallor and weariness.
Part of Speech: noun

Origin: New Latin, from Greek anaimia bloodlessness, from a- + -
aimia -emiaFirst Known Use: 1800

Ketones
Definition: An organic compound containing a
carbonyl group =C=O bonded to two
hydrocarbon groups, made by oxidizing
secondary alcohols.
Part of Speech: noun

Origin of the word Ketone: Derived from the German word
Keton, alteration of Aceton: acetone
First Known Use was in 1851.
Heralding
Definition: To proclaim; announce
Part of Speech: verb
Here
Ye
Here
Ye
The person at the right is a
herald who is heralding or
drawing the attention of the
crowd to make an
announcement of some sort
Ballast
Definition: Something that gives stability,
especially in character.
Part of Speech: noun
Tines
Definition: a prong or sharp point, such as that on
a fork or antler.
Part of Speech: noun
The tines on a fork
are what grip the
food
Abacus
Definition: an oblong frame with rows of wires or
grooves along which beads are slid, used for
calculating
Part of Speech: noun
An abacus is used to make
mathematical calculations.
Cusp
Definition: a pointed end where two curves meet,
in particular.
Part of Speech: noun

Origin of the word cusp: Derived from Latin cuspis meaning point.
First known use was in the year 1585
Crouse
Definition: Lively; vivacious
Part of Speech: Adjective

Stucco
Definition: A durable finish for exterior walls,
usually composed of cement, sand, and lime,
and applied while wet
Part of Speech: noun
Necrosis
Definition: the death of most or all of the cells in
an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure
of the blood supply.
Part of Speech: noun
Origin: Late Latin, from Greek nekrsis, from nekroun to make
dead, from nekros dead body
First Known Use: 1665
Diuretic
Definition: A substance or drug that tends to
increase the discharge of urine.
Part of Speech: noun
Sashimi
Definition: A Japanese dish consisting of very thin
bite-size slices of fresh raw fish, traditionally
served with soy sauce and wasabi
Part of Speech: noun
Vendetta
Definition: a prolonged bitter quarrel with or
campaign against someone.
Part of Speech: noun

Satire
Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration,
or ridicule to expose and criticize people's
stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of
contemporary politics and other topical issues
Part of Speech: noun
Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin satura,
satira, perhaps from (lanx) satura dish of mixed ingredients, from
feminine of satur well-fed; akin to Latin satis enough
First Known Use: 1501
Prenup
Definition: a prenupital agreement. An agreement
existing or occurring before marriage.
Part of Speech: noun
Tenure
Definition: to give (someone) a permanent post,
especially as a teacher or professor.
Part of Speech: noun


Coddle
Definition: treat in an indulgent or overprotective
way.
Part of Speech: verb

Fumigated
Definition: apply the fumes of certain chemicals
to (an area to) disinfect it or rid it of vermin.
Part of Speech: verb
Runic
Definition: Relating to or consisting of runes.
Part of Speech: adjective
Obstinate
Definition: Stubbornly refusing to change one's
opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so.
Part of Speech: adjective

Horde
Definition: A large group of people.
Part of Speech: noun
Avenging
Definition: inflict harm in return for (an injury or
wrong done to oneself or another)
Part of Speech: verb


Superheroes avenge those who have been wronged by the evil villains.