literally – adv. in a completely accurate way a story that is basically true even if not literally true
fracture – n. the act or process of breaking or the state of being broken; especially : the breaking of hard tissue (as bone)
impact – n. the act or force of one thing hitting another
jumping jack – n. an exercise in which a standing person jumps to a position with the legs and arms spread out and then jumps back to the original position
alarm – v. to strike with fear
fragile – adj. easily broken or destroyed a fragile vase fragile bones
encourage – v. to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope
hormone – n. a natural substance that is produced in the body and that influences the way the body grows or develops
wither – v. to become dry and sapless; especially : to shrivel from or as if from loss of bodily moisture
soda – n. US : a drink made of soda water, flavoring, and some type of sugar