Vocabulary Review

Vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture transcript.

Compounded

A distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Concussion

A jarring injury of the brain resulting in disturbance of cerebral function

Slackening

To make less active : slow up

Vital

Of the utmost importance, fundamentally concerned with or affecting life or living beings

Surged

To move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction

Tumultuously

In a tumultuous manner: stormily, boisterously, riotously

Savored

A good taste or smell the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable

Resilient

Able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens or able to return to an original shape after being pulled, or stretched.

Solemn

Very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression

Frail

Having less than a normal amount of strength or force: very weak, easily damaged or destroyed