Engineering Fluid Dynamics

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective Constricted is an adjective that describes something that is restricted or narrowed in size or extent.

  • The constricted blood vessels caused his hands to feel cold.
  • She felt constricted in her tight dress.
  • I can't breathe, this room is so constricted!
  • His constricted view on the world limited his opportunities.

verb past tense of drain, meaning to remove liquid from something

adjective exhausted of physical or mental strength

  • After a long day at work, I felt completely drained of energy.
  • I can't hang out tonight, I'm too drained from studying for my exams.
  • I was so drained after that workout, I could barely move.
  • The constant stress of the job drained all the joy out of her life.

noun a flowing towards or accumulation of fluid in a part of the body

  • The patient was diagnosed with an affluxion of blood to the head, causing severe headaches.
  • I heard that Bob had an affluxion in his knee after playing basketball.
  • I can't believe I have to deal with this affluxion in my back, it's so annoying.
  • The sudden affluxion of emotions overwhelmed her as she listened to the heartfelt speech.