aorta
the main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system
artery
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body
braid
threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven into a decorative band for edging or trimming garments
cripple
dated, offensive a person who is unable to walk or move properly because of disability or injury to their back or legs
degrade
treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect
divine
of, from, or like God or a god
dizzy
having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
estate
all the money and property owned by a particular person, esp. at death
groan
make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair
happenstance
coincidence
hostess
a woman who receives or entertains guests
ignorant
lacking knowledge or awareness in general, uneducated or unsophisticated
incinerator
an apparatus for burning waste material, esp. industrial waste, at high temperatures until it is reduced to ash
kowtow
kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom
nightmare
a frightening or unpleasant dream
sickie
another term for sicko
spotlight
a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person, esp. a performer on stage
