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WORD MEANINGS OF A TRIUMPH

OF SURGERY

Mistress- a woman in a position of authority or

control.

Bloated- excessive in size or amount.

Sausage- an item of food in the form of a

cylindrical length of minced pork or other meat

encased in a skin, typically sold raw to be

grilled or fried before eating.

Bloodshot- (of the eyes) inflamed or tinged with

blood, typically as a result of tiredness.

Rheumy- watery.

Lolled- sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

Hastened- be quick to do something.

Listless- lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Malnutrition- lack of proper nutrition

Cod liver oil- oil pressed from the liver of cod

Relent- become less severe or intense.

Lumbago- pain in the muscles and joints of the

lower back.