Word: Wail
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, anger, or grief
- Example: And then the baby, our first child, Dylan, let out a wail like you’ve never heard before.
Word: Preemie
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: A baby born prematurely
- Example: The preemies who come out limp often have the most trouble.
Word: Dissonant
- Parts of Speech: Adjective
- Meaning: Lacking harmony
- Example: At Magee, they did a wonderful job of simultaneously communicating two dissonant things.
Word: Bassinet
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Meaning: A baby’s wicker-cradle usually with a hood
- Example: One day, we arrived at the hospital, and Dylan’s bassinett was gone.
Word: Gasp
- Parts of Speech: Verb
- Meaning: Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, or astonishment.
- Example: I was gasping out fear in staccato.
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