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Short Story Vocabulary #1 Mrs. Landa

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serumN. liquid that acts as an antidote to a poison.
malariaN a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito that causes chills and a fever.
intravenouslyadv. How a medicine is injected directly into a vein
tourniquetn a bandage twisted tightly to arrest blood
discernv to detect visually or mentally
oppressiveadj overpowering
scalpelN a small, thin-bladed knife used in surgery
sarcasmn cutting ironic language
loren traditional knowledge or belief
condonev to pardon or to forgive
bizarreadj strikingly out of the ordinary
agilityN the qualitly or state of being swift or skillful, mentally or phsically
eludev to avoid or escape
ardentadj warmth of feeling; passionate
futileadj useless; serving no useful purpose
detainv to keep from leaving; to hold back
languorn a lack of vigor or vitality; a weakness
adulationn praise; flattery
beguilev. to deceive or trick
woefuladj full of grief; sad


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