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