The Other Side of the Sky Flashcards
1
Q
ablutions
A
the act of washing oneself
bathing
2
Q
prosthetic
A
denoting an artificial body part, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant.
artificial limb
3
Q
supple
A
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
lithe
4
Q
rigor
A
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.
peremptory
5
Q
compassionate
A
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others
sympathetic
