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staunchedverb

/stɔntʃt/ /stɑntʃt/

To stop the flow of (blood).

"The nurse quickly staunched the bleeding from the boy's scraped knee with a clean bandage. "

jawnoun

/d͡ʒɔː/ /d͡ʒɑ/

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

"My grandfather's jaw was strong; he could easily chew through tough meat. "

perspiringverb

/pərˈspaɪərɪŋ/ /pəˈspaɪərɪŋ/

To emit (sweat or perspiration) through the skin's pores.

"I was perspiring freely after running the marathon."

cauliflower earsnoun

/ˈkɔːliflaʊər ˈɪərz/

An ear swollen and deformed by repeated blows, common among boxers.

"After years of wrestling, the athlete's cauliflower ears were a visible sign of his dedication to the sport. "

hiccoughingverb

/ˈhɪkʌfɪŋ/ /ˈhɪkɒfɪŋ/

To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

"The baby was hiccoughing after drinking his milk too quickly. "

scotchverb

/skɒtʃ/ /skɑtʃ/

To cut or score; to wound superficially.

"The angry student used his key to scotch the paint of the principal's car. "

coordinationnoun

/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/

The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully.

"Excellent coordination is needed to successfully juggle schoolwork, a part-time job, and social activities. "

sleepverb

/sliːp/ /slip/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

emporiumnoun

/ɛmˈpɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔ.ɹi.əm/

(by extension) The brain.

"My brain, my emporium of knowledge, was struggling to remember the capital of France. "

stigmaticnoun

/stɪɡˈmætɪk/ /sɪɡˈmætɪk/

One who has been marked or deformed by nature.

"The stigmatic child was often teased at school because of his noticeable birthmark. "

dowsenoun

/daʊs/

A blow or stroke, especially to the face.

"After the argument, his brother gave him a sharp dowse on the cheek. "

lardarsenoun

/ˈlɑːrdɑːrs/ /ˈlɑːrdæs/

An overweight or obese person.

"Some kids can be cruel, and they sometimes call the overweight child in class a "lardarse." "

dressingsnoun

/ˈdrɛsɪŋz/

The activity of getting dressed.

""The children's dressings before school take a long time, especially when they can't find their socks." "

braidverb

/bɹeɪd/

To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.

"The horse braided its legs as it stumbled and fell. "

lumpectomiesnoun

/lʌmˈpɛktəmiz/

The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.

"After several lumpectomies, the doctor recommended a mastectomy to remove the remaining cancerous tissue from her breast. "

emaciationsnoun

/ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃənz/ /iˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃənz/

The act of making very lean.

"The doctor attributed the patient's weakness to the emaciations caused by the severe illness. "

cordnoun

/kɔːd/ /kɔɹd/

Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.

"spermatic cord; spinal cord; umbilical cord; vocal cords"

drawbacknoun

/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/

The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette.

"The cough after each drawback made him reconsider smoking. "

curbedverb

/kɜːrbd/ /kɝbd/

To crouch; to cringe.

"The scared puppy curbed against the wall when the loud thunder started. "

honkernoun

/ˈhɑŋkər/ /ˈhɔŋkər/

A large nose.

"My little brother has quite a honker, just like our grandpa! "