distension
the swelling or stretching of a body part because of pressure inside it
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From S4E8: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 8MysteryDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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varicose
having swollen veins that are enlarged and twisted, especially in the legs
resiliency
the ability to recover quickly after problems or hard times
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
talisman
an object that people believe brings good luck or protection
sear
to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat
vitals
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
resilient
able to recover quickly from problems or difficult changes
shortness
the quality of being short in length, time, or amount
stopper
a person or thing that stops something
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crevice
a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall
totem
an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
barricade
a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area
tremor
a slight shaking movement
scarecrow
a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away
ballooned
to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost
medically
in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment