[ suh-kuhs ]
medicine/medical; to shake (a patient) in order to determine if a fluid is present in the thorax or elsewhere
[ tres-uhl ]
a frame typically composed of a horizontal bar or beam rigidly joined or fitted at each end to the top of a transverse A-frame, used as a barrier, a transverse support for planking
[ kohks ]
to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole
[ nok-shuhs ]
harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being
[ kam-puh-nee-lee ]
a bell tower, especially one freestanding from the body of a church
[ ab-stroos ]
difficult to understand; obscure
[ as-per-jil-uhm ]
a brush or instrument for sprinkling holy water
[ ney-der ]
the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair
[ kuh-rouz ]
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
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