The man walked into the hospital and was immediately quarantined because they thought he had leprosy, but it was really Lupus.
Effusive~ adjective-unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
Brandy's effusive motions shocked the judges.
Surrogate~ noun- a person appointed to act for another
The minor's surrogate, testified that he was at home, not killing the homeless man with a paintball gun.
Peritoneum~ noun- the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
Viviparous~adjective- bringing forth living young rather than eggs, as most mammals and some reptiles and fishes
The people in the society couldn't imagine what it was like to be a viviparous parent.
Moribund~ adjective- in a dying state; near death.
The moribund scientist was rushed to the hospital after the experiment went wrong.
I heard the oven fulminate and when I went to investigate, there was cake all over the kitchen.
Malignant~ adjective- to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately
The malignant overlord decided to make pie illegal.
Palpitating~ verb- to pulsate; quiver; throb; tremble
After running a 500K marathon, Kathy's body was palpitating.
Viscose~ adjective- of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive.
Hypnopaedia~ noun- the learning of lessons heard during sleep
| The society thought that they could teach children history using hypnopaedia; they were wrong. |
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