Marrow Thieves p. 1-55

sustainable (46)

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

juxtaposition (39)

Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts

pirouetted (48)

Whirled around on one foot or on the point of the toe

parka (37)

a jacket with a hood

perpetuity (25)

a time period lasting through the ages; eternity

latrine (44)

a toilet, especially a communal one at a military base

imperative (25)

absolutely necessary

mincing (29)

affectedly dainty or refined

caricature (8)

an exaggerated portrayal of one's features

pungent (11)

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

kaleidoscopic (6)

continually changing, extremely varied

synchronization (44)

coordinated, simultaneous action

solitary (37)

done or existing alone

commiserated (38)

express or feel sympathy or pity

truancy (2)

failure to attend (especially school)

frenetic (18)

frenzied, highly agitated

faltered (49)

hesitated or stumbled

motley (18)

made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors

gait (47)

manner of walking

striated (45)

marked with thin, narrow grooves or channels

lumbering (35)

moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

fetal (17)

pertaining to womb-like character

gruff (55)

rough-mannered

Perforations (9)

small holes

robust (52)

strong and healthy

menacing (8)

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

decimated (24)

to destroy or kill a large part of

reproach (17)

to find fault with, blame

feral (8)

wild, savage