world without us ch2

namik S. (Luxembourg)
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  1. goo
    any thick, viscous matter
  2. gook
    any thick, viscous matter
  3. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  4. rust
    a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
  5. leak
    enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
  6. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  7. mayhem
    violent and needless disturbance
  8. sheath
    a protective covering, as for a knife or sword
  9. mold
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  10. fuzzy
    covering with fine light hairs
  11. sagging
    hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
  12. sag
    droop, sink, or settle
  13. Fungi
    the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
  14. intact
    undamaged in any way
  15. inexorable
    impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
  16. nest
    a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
  17. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  18. alleged
    doubtful or suspect
  19. steel
    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
Created on Sat Jun 27 10:15:12 EDT 2009

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