acupuncture
a medical treatment which consists of piercing the skin with needles in order to address bodily ailments; originating in China but now popular in the United States
affix
to attach a specific item
alpha male
the dominant male in a social group
diphtheria
a bacterial infection that leads to acute congestion of the throat, and may damage the heart and nerves if it leads to a blood infection
DSM
an acronym for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a resource for psychologists
efficacy
the capacity to bring about a desired result
filly
1) a young horse; 2) a young woman, applied either affectionately or demeaningly
frigid
extremely cold (temperature)
geriatric
relating to the elderly or the medical treatment of the elderly
harelip
a facial condition that causes the upper lip to rise above the gums in a consistent and pronounced manner
junction
a point of meeting or connection for two paths or bodies
lull
a period of calm or tranquility
manic-depression
a psychological condition that involves alternating periods of high energy or activity and periods of much lower spirits
philanthropist
a person committed to improving the state of society through charitable or humanitarian outreach
Rockports
a shoe brand, perhaps most frequently associated with rugged men's boots
spades
a competitive card game that originated in the 1930s
stasis
a state of immobility or stillness
Tae Bo
a form of athletics or exercise, which draws on both kickboxing and aerobics
translucent
possessing some appearance of substance or color (and therefore not fully transparent) but allowing light to pass through as well
yuppy (or yuppie)
a prosperous, young, city-based professional; regularly used as a term of insult
