Collection 5: To Build a Fire

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  1. intangible
    hard to pin down or identify
  2. pall
    a sudden feeling of dread or gloominess
  3. conjectural
    based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
  4. claim
    an assertion of a right, as to money or property
  5. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  6. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  7. appendage
    a part that is joined to something larger
  8. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
  9. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  10. crypt
    a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
  11. smite
    inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
  12. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  13. extremity
    an external body part that projects from the body
  14. willy-nilly
    without having a choice
  15. conflagration
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  16. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  17. spasmodically
    in spurts and fits
  18. apathetic
    marked by a lack of interest
  19. sidle
    move sideways
  20. mincing
    affectedly dainty or refined
  21. peremptorily
    in an imperative and commanding manner
  22. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  23. Mercury
    messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce
  24. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  25. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
Created on Thu Jul 17 15:06:35 EDT 2014 (updated Thu Jul 24 11:21:07 EDT 2014)

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