[ 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