The Other Side of the Sky Flashcards
ablutions
the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).
prosthetic
denoting an artificial body part, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant.
supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
rigor
a sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature, often with copious sweating, especially at the onset or height of a fever.
compassionate
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
jostling
push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd.
clamor
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.
smugglers
a person who smuggles goods.
anxiety
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
clamber
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.