The Chill Flashcards
Hypothermia
Noun
Hypothermia is a condition in which the temperature of the body is dangerously low. Hypothermia is usually caused by being exposed to cold weather or being in cold water for a period of time. If hypothermia isn’t treated, it can lead to death
Membrane
Noun
A membrane is a thin, flexible, but strong layer of something. Membrane is often used to refer to a layer of tissue that lines or surrounds part of a plant or an animals body
Mishap
Noun
A mishap is an unlucky accident or mistake
Plight
Noun
A plight is a difficult or unfortunate situation that is hard or impossible to get out of
Render
Verb
To cause, to become, or to make
Serum
Noun
The watery part of blood that does not clot
Steeped
Verb
Saturated; soaked
Mystified
Adjective
Puzzled; bewildered; confused
Alleviate
Verb
To make something easier to endure; relieve
Bluster
Verb
To utter loud, empty threats or protests
Exaltation
Noun
A state of being filled with overwhelming joy
Chagrin
Noun
A feeling marked by humiliation and disappointment in oneself
~used as embarrassed
