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consideration – careful thought

prevalent – common

cripples – people with some disability preventing them from performing certain normal functions

agony – extreme physical and mental suffering

perforated – torn and damaged with holes

ennobles – (figurative use) makes dignified, morally noble

thrash around (idiom) – to move about restlessly

sophisticated – (here) well- advanced

mutilating surgery – surgery involving removal of tissue even at the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition

Grand Prix – (here) one of several international motor- racing events

solace – comfort or consolation in times of grief or pain

intrepid – bold and daring

finale – climax or an exciting end

disfigured – spoiled or marred in appearance

malignant – (here, of diseases) very harmful to life

tumour – diseased growth in some part of the body

amputated – cut off by surgical operation

profound – very great

 

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