lurch:make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger.

A cockpit or flight deck is the area, usually near the front of an aircraft or spacecraft, from which a pilot controls the aircraft.

battered: injured by repeated blows or punishment.

Gaffer’s tape (also known as gaff tape) is a heavy cotton cloth pressure-sensitive tape with strong adhesive qualities. It is most commonly used in theatre, photography, movie and television production, as well as industrial staging work.

booze: alcohol, especially hard liquor.

stink: have a strong unpleasant smell.

An airstrip is a stretch of land which has been cleared so that aircraft can take off and land.

corkscrew: move or twist in a spiral motion.

level off: to stop increasing or being reduced.

plummet: fall or drop straight down at high speed.

pass up: to fail to take advantage of something.

hunch: bend one’s body into a huddled position.

stooped: (of a person) having the head and shoulders habitually bent forward.

armaments: military weapons and equipment.

payload: something (as cargo, passengers, instruments, or explosives) carried by a vehicle in addition to what is necessary for its operation.

foolhardy: brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, impetuousness, incautiousness, and rashness.

airborne: (of an aircraft) in the air after taking off.

While tarmac and asphalt are usually used for pavements, driveway surfaces, and roads, they aren’t the same. Asphalt is a mixture of aggregates and bitumen that needs up to two days before it completely cures. Whereas, Tarmac is a combination of crushed stone and tar that cures quickly.

outlaw: a person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive.

aviator: a pilot.

gaunt: (of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

Agile is the ability to create and respond to change.

casualty: a person killed or injured in a war or accident.

narcotic: a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior and is consumed for nonmedical purposes, especially one sold illegally.

bootleg: (especially of liquor, computer software, or recordings) made, distributed, or sold illegally.

bandit: a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.

bloke: a man.

ditch: to get rid of something or someone that is no longer wanted.

sleazy: morally bad and low in quality, but trying to attract people by a showy appearance or false manner.

A mercenary or mercs, sometimes also known as a soldier of fortune or hired gun, is a private individual who joins a military conflict for personal profit, is otherwise an outsider to the conflict, and is not a member of any other official military.

gibberish: unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.

exhortation: an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

contractor: a business or entity that agrees to perform work under terms of a contract.

squadron: an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft and the personnel required to fly them.

coordinate: each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane. GPS coordinates

steer: (of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.

A ransom is the money or goods demanded to be paid in exchange for the release of a captured or kidnapped person or piece of property.

intriguing: arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating.

coexist: exist at the same time or in the same place.

mutually: in a way that shows that two or more people or groups feel the same emotion, do the same thing with or for each other.

repellent: causing disgust or distaste.

venerable: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

tote: to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward.

what the heck: used to say that you will do something although you know you should not do it.

lousy: very poor or bad; disgusting.

trek: a long arduous journey especially one made on foot.

unheed: heard or noticed but disregarded.

hit the streets: to go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.

sartorial: relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

run afoul of: to do something you are not allowed to do, esp. breaking a rule or law.

concoct: create or devise (a story or plan).

nudge: prod (someone) gently, typically with one’s elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.

scoop: pick up.

canine: relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.

pooch: a dog.

potluck: used in reference to a situation in which one must take a chance that whatever is available will prove to be good or acceptable.

cope: the top, typically sloping, course of a brick or stone wall.

remnant: a small remaining quantity of something.

snarf: eat or drink quickly or greedily.

hog: pig.

k-9 force: police dogs.

petrified: so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.

intruder: a person who enters a building, grounds, etc, without permission.

dislodge: knock or force out of position.

disperse: distribute or spread over a wide area.

delve into something: ​to try hard to find out more information about something.

loiter: stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.

blare over: to make an unpleasantly loud noise.

Sun tanning or tanning is the process whereby skin color is darkened or tanned.

A chaise longue is an upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that is long enough to support the legs of the sitter. In modern French the term chaise longue can refer to any long reclining chair such as a deckchair. A literal translation in English is “long chair”.

frumpy: dowdy and old-fashioned (typically used of a woman or her clothes).

autism: A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.

elated: ecstatically happy.

altruistic: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

testimonial: a formal statement testifying to someone’s character and qualifications.

derive: obtain something from (a specified source).

anatomical: structural.

encounter: a casual meet.

perception: the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

content: in a state of peaceful happiness.

configuration: an arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination.

groundbreaking: breaking new ground; innovative; pioneering.

mogul: an important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry.

cove: a small sheltered bay.

captive: one who has been captured.

lucrative: producing a great deal of profit.

euphoria: a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

intimate: closely acquainted; familiar, close.

underpin: support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.

derive: obtain something from (a specified source).

dubious: hesitating or doubting.

conventional: based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

therapeutic: relating to the healing of disease.

scrupulously: in a very careful and thorough way.

outright: open and direct; not concealed.

facility: a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

legitimacy: conformity to the law or to rules.

placebo: A placebo is any treatment that has no active properties, such as a sugar pill.

proponents: a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project.

anecdotal: (of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

efficacy: the ability to produce a desired or intended result.

plausible: (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

elaborate: involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

prodigious: remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

cognitive: of, relating to, or being conscious mental activities (as thinking, reasoning, remembering, imagining, learning words, and using language)

devoid: entirely lacking or free from.

devastating: highly destructive or damaging.

ram: roughly force (something) into place.

Stomach ulcers are usually caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These can break down the stomach’s defence against the acid it produces to digest food. The stomach lining then becomes damaged causing an ulcer to form.

The orca or killer whale is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member.

Porpoises are a group of fully aquatic marine mammals, all of which are classified under the family Phocoenidae, parvorder Odontoceti. Although similar in appearance to dolphins, they are more closely related to narwhals and belugas than to the true dolphins.

laceration: a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

exploitation: the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

vulnerable: susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

debunk: expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

frumpy: dowdy and old-fashioned (typically used of a woman or her clothes).

slick: (of skin or hair) smooth and glossy.

unplowed: (of a road) not cleared of snow by a snowplow.

grimace: an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

pull/bring oneself to ones knees: to completely defeat or overwhelm (someone).

instructor: a person who teaches something.

helps to ones feet: to cause one to stand up and show one’s approval through applause and/or cheering.

concentric: of or denoting circles, arcs, or other shapes which share the same center, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller.

crucible: a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.

hedge: surround or bound with a hedge.

grueling: extremely tiring and demanding.

hipster: a person who follows the latest trends and fashions in clothing and lifestyle, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.

A waiver is the voluntary relinquishment or surrender of some known right or privilege.

desk jockey: a person who works at a desk; an office worker.

rigorous: extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

disciplines: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

veteran: a person who has had long experience in a particular field.

stagger: to walk or move awkwardly, as if you have lost your balance, or to cause someone to move awkwardly or to lose his or her balance.

mantra: (originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.

puke: vomit.

stridency: having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound.

retch: make the sound and movement of vomiting.

haul around: to carry or transport something from place to place, especially that which is awkward, heavy, or burdensome.

‘Invictus’ poem by “William Ernest Henley” is a powerful poem it is all about showing courage in face of death. It is also about a strong will to survive with dignity and face many hardships. The poet stresses that he is alone responsible for all the actions he does.

puker: a person who vomits.

rock-strewn: covered with a scattering of rocks.

gully: (of water) make gullies or deep channels in (land).

A boulder is defined as any rock larger than 16” in diameter.

A concretion is a hard, compact mass formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between particles, and is found in sedimentary rock or soil. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur.

levitate: to rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation.

conspiratorial: relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.

chafing: chafing is skin irritation that occurs where skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material.

take a knee: to stop temporary.

put someone on: to appear to have a feeling or way of behaving that is not real or not natural for you.

uncanny: strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

intuition: the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

envision: to picture mentally, especially some future event or events.

serene: calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

wavering: becoming weaker; faltering.

tactic: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

nuanced: characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

quash: reject or void, especially by legal procedure.

miscarriages: The spontaneous loss of a woman’s pregnancy before the 20th week that can be both physically and emotionally painful.

deteriorating: becoming progressively worse.

dire: (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

vow to: to make a determined decision or promise to do something.

fledgling: a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

trudge: walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

scour: clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent.

tweed: a rough-surfaced woolen cloth, typically of mixed flecked colors, originally produced in Scotland.

stool: a seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs or on a single pedestal.

acquaintance: a person’s knowledge or experience of something.

embark: begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding).

insanity: the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

distract: unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied.

Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities.

regimen: a prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

solicitous: full of anxiety and concern.

devolution: descent or degeneration to a lower or worse state.

exorcise: the practice of casting out or getting rid of demons.

behead: cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution.

heinous: (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.

dedicated: (of a person) devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.

perpetrator: a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

sane: (of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.

inflicted: cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.

pare: reduce (something) in size, extent, quantity, or number, usually in a number of small successive stages.

raving: wild, irrational, or incoherent talk.

discernible: able to be seen or understood.

A duplex home is a small type of multifamily building with two connected dwellings that have separate entrances on a single property.

evicted: a tenant is being forced to move out of his home, usually through legal action.

deinstitutionalization, in sociology, movement that advocates the transfer of mentally disabled people from public or private institutions, such as psychiatric hospitals, back to their families or into community-based homes.

rump: the hind part of the body of a mammal or the lower back of a bird.

slew: a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement.

haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to manage positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions.

philanthropists: a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Asylums were places where people with mental disorders could be placed, allegedly for treatment, but also often to remove them from the view of their families and communities.

deplorable: deserving strong condemnation.

integrating: to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole.

crucial: decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

inmate: a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital.

dismant: take (a machine or structure) to pieces.

stringently: in a way that is strict, severe, or limiting.

decent: of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.

Psych wards are where one is involuntarily committed when they have been deemed(regarded) a danger to themselves or others.

concede: admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

incarcerated: imprison or confine.

expenditure: the action of spending funds.

acute: (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

gruesomely: in a way that is very unpleasant and fills you with horror, usually because it is connected with death or injury.

delusions: A belief or altered reality that is persistently held despite evidence or agreement to the contrary, generally in reference to a mental disorder.

amid: surrounded by; in the middle of.

conniving: given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

extraterrestrial: of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere.

pass for: to be accepted, wrongly, as being a particular type of person or thing.

jig: a lively dance with leaping movements.

decimate: to destroy a significant proportion, to devastate.

infest: (of insects or animals) be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease.

authenticity: you’re true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you’re under to act otherwise.

emanate: give out or emit (something abstract but perceptible).

nestle: settle or lie comfortably within or against something.

bluff: an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.

alleviate: make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Acid reflux is where acid and other stomach contents are brought back up (regurgitated) into your throat and mouth.

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass.

rant: speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.

fend off: defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker.

mired: involve someone or something in (a difficult situation).

paraphernalia: any equipment that is used to produce, conceal, and consume illicit drugs.

I’m sold: I’m/we’re fully convinced on something.

visceral: relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

scrunch up: make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface.

try it out: to try, use, or consider something in order to make a decision or form an opinion about it.

sock online: a fake identity created to promote someone or something through blogs, wikis, forums or social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter.

zone out: not thinking clearly or paying attention to what is happening around you because you are tired, drugged, etc.

gizmo: a gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall.

brood: showing deep unhappiness of thought.

worse off: in a less advantageous position; less fortunate or prosperous.

retard: delay or hold back in terms of progress, development, or accomplishment.

veg out: to relax in a lazy and inattentive way.

attuned: adapt, make receptive or aware.

tamp down: to reduce the amount, level, size, or importance of something.

shrugg off: to treat something as if it is not important.

pernicious: having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

contemplate: look thoughtfully for a long time at.

snoozer: something that is dull and boring.

blip: an unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend.

melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

prescription: a written direction or order for the preparation and use of a medicine.

hygiene: conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

Rotisserie, also known as spit-roasting, is a style of roasting where meat is skewered on a spit – a long, solid rod used to hold food while it is being cooked over a fire in a fireplace or over a campfire, or roasted in an oven.

disciplined: showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working.

bland: lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

off-load: to get rid of (something unpleasant or burdensome), as by delegation to another.

ditch: throw away, get rid of or give up.

linger: stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

in advance: before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing.

sterilize: make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

deli: a store where ready-to-eat food products (such as cooked meats and prepared salads) are sold.

seminar: a conference or other meeting for discussion or training.

aisle: a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train.

stock up: to get a large quantity of something for later use.

sit out: to wait for an unpleasant situation or event to finish, without leaving or taking some other action.

tenderize: make (meat) more tender by beating or slow cooking.

greenery: green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation.

on a regular basis: Regularly; occurring in regular time intervals or patterns.

mark down: (of a retailer) reduce the indicated price of an item.

thaw out: gradually get warm again after being very cold.

In American butchery, the sirloin steak is cut from the sirloin, the subprimal posterior to the short loin where the T-bone, porterhouse, and club steaks are cut. The sirloin is actually divided into several types of steak.

Ground beef, minced beef or beef mince is beef that has been finely chopped with a knife, meat grinder, mincer or mincing machine.

turn someone/something loose: to free someone or something; to remove anything that limits the freedom of action of someone or something.

infestation: the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease.

soiling: a child regularly poos their pants.

hassle: irritating inconvenience.

deck out: dressed in a very fancy way.

roster: a list of names.

prone: likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.

apostrophe: possessive.

incubate: (of a bird) sit on (eggs) in order to keep them warm and bring them to hatching.