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January 22, 2010 By Lucas H. (Guarulhos Brazil)

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  1. stucco
    a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
  2. rip
    tear or be torn violently
  3. churn
    a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
  4. clatter
    a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
  5. rattling
    quick and energetic
  6. howling
    a long loud emotional utterance
  7. hoof
    the foot of an ungulate mammal
  8. rib
    any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
  9. overshadow
    cast a shadow upon
  10. brazen
    unrestrained by convention or propriety
  11. crypt
    a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
  12. copious
    large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
  13. bulk
    the property possessed by a large mass
  14. maverick
    someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
  15. scriptorium
    a room in a monastery that is set aside for writing or copying manuscripts
  16. sheer
    so thin as to transmit light
  17. flimsy
    a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
  18. coy
    modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
  19. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
  20. off-putting
    tending to repel
  21. sloth
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
  22. queasy
    causing or able to cause nausea
  23. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  24. hub
    the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
  25. thrive
    make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
  26. swelling
    something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
  27. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  28. prop up
    support by placing against something solid or rigid
  29. soaring
    the activity of flying a glider
  30. soar
    rise rapidly
  31. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  32. confine
    place limits on (extent or access)
  33. deprive
    take away
  34. implacable
    incapable of being placated
  35. unbendable
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  36. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  37. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  38. impassable
    incapable of being passed
  39. invulnerable
    immune to attack; impregnable
  40. clay
    water soaked soil; soft wet earth
  41. choosy
    difficult to please
  42. resumption
    beginning again
  43. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
  44. halfhearted
    feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
  45. cripple
    deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
  46. hypnagogic
    sleep inducing
  47. flawed
    having a blemish or flaw
  48. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
  49. mar
    make imperfect
  50. envoy
    a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
  51. hinderance
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  52. hue
    the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
  53. feat
    a notable achievement
  54. ululate
    emit long loud cries
  55. wryly
    in a wry manner
  56. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  57. baffling
    making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
  58. duplicity
    acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
  59. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  60. thwart
    hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  61. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  62. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  63. stupor
    marginal consciousness
  64. haze
    atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
  65. flummox
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  66. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  67. riant
    showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
  68. mirth
    great merriment
  69. merriment
    activities that are enjoyable or amusing
  70. acquaintance
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  71. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
  72. stupefy
    make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
  73. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  74. elaboration
    developing in intricate and painstaking detail