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  1. donation
    a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause
  2. slither
    pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
  3. cargo
    goods carried by a large vehicle
  4. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  5. format
    the general appearance of a publication
  6. forbid
    command against
  7. rampage
    violently angry and destructive behavior
  8. highball
    a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
  9. handsome
    pleasing in appearance
  10. another
    an additional or different one
  11. powerless
    lacking power
  12. centrally
    in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
  13. canon
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture
  14. airline
    a commercial business that provides scheduled flights
  15. carpet
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric
  16. target
    a reference point to shoot at
  17. fortune
    your overall circumstances or condition in life
  18. partridge
    heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
  19. cartridge
    a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
  20. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
  21. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
  22. actor
    a performer in theater, television, or film
  23. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  24. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  25. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
  26. triplet
    one of three siblings born at the same time
  27. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
  28. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  29. waterfall
    a place where a river or stream flows down
  30. solid
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  31. seedling
    young plant or tree grown from a seed
  32. earwig
    any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
  33. ascent
    a movement upward
  34. pageant
    an elaborate exhibition or procession
  35. stirring
    exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions
  36. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
  37. inscribe
    carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
  38. buttercup
    any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
  39. passage
    the act of moving from one state or place to the next
  40. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  41. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  42. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  43. wagon
    a wheeled vehicle drawn by an animal or a tractor
  44. output
    production of a certain amount
  45. bandit
    an outlaw who is (usually) a member of a group
  46. deadlock
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  47. ransack
    search thoroughly
  48. portable
    easily or conveniently transported
  49. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  50. feather
    a light growth that makes up the covering of a bird's body
  51. heather
    a low purple-flowered plant grown in the northern hemisphere
  52. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
  53. cotton
    a bushy mallow plant bearing bolls with fibers used to make fabric
  54. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  55. furrow
    a long shallow trench in the ground
  56. cabin
    a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area
  57. puffin
    a black and white seabird with a bright orange beak and feet
  58. railway
    line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
  59. barrow
    a cart for carrying small loads
  60. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
  61. avoid
    stay away from
  62. away
    at a distance in space or time
  63. weekend
    a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
  64. notice
    the act of paying attention
  65. carton
    a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top
  66. beat
    hit repeatedly
  67. mean
    denote or connote
  68. behind
    in or to or toward the rear
  69. tablet
    a small, flat, compressed cake of some substance
  70. baton
    a metal rod wielded or twirled by a drum major or majorette
  71. button
    a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats
  72. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
  73. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
  74. carcase
    the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
  75. capable
    having ability
  76. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
  77. birthday
    the date on which a person was born
  78. forget
    dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
  79. carrot
    perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions
  80. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
  81. mayor
    the head of a city government
  82. pullover
    a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
  83. orbit
    the path of a celestial body in its revolution about another
  84. primrose
    any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
  85. napkin
    a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
  86. asking
    the verbal act of requesting
  87. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  88. friendship
    the state of being a helpful ally
  89. restless
    lacking physical or mental ease
  90. heron
    a gray or white wading bird with long neck and long legs
  91. bandage
    a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injury
  92. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  93. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
  94. rotten
    having decayed or disintegrated
  95. overweight
    usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
  96. postage
    the charge for mailing something
  97. adaptable
    capable of fitting a particular situation or use
  98. keyboard
    set of levers that can be pressed, as on a piano or computer
  99. another
    an additional or different one
  100. caretaker
    a custodian who is hired to manage something or someone
  101. cupboard
    a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
  102. eyeball
    the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
  103. restrain
    hold back
  104. manhole
    a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
  105. bandit
    an outlaw who is (usually) a member of a group
  106. overact
    exaggerate one's acting
  107. sideboard
    a piece of dining room furniture with shelves and drawers
  108. copyright
    the exclusive right to sell a work
  109. nobody
    no person or no one
  110. nowhere
    not anywhere; in or at or to no place
  111. runaway
    someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
  112. offspring
    the immediate descendants of a person or organism
  113. outlaw
    a criminal, especially one on the run from police
  114. undergrowth
    the brush beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
  115. someone
    a human being
  116. whatever
    one or some or every or all without specification
  117. undertake
    enter upon an activity or enterprise
  118. overcoat
    a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
  119. sunburn
    redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
  120. outburst
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  121. viewpoint
    a mental position from which things are considered
  122. evergreen
    a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
  123. database
    an organized body of related information
  124. download
    transfer a file or program to a smaller computer
  125. broadband
    high-speed internet that transmits multiple signals at the same time
  126. password
    a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
  127. elsewhere
    in or to another place
  128. overcast
    filled or abounding with clouds
  129. overdue
    not paid at the scheduled time
  130. passport
    a document allowing a citizen to travel abroad
  131. pinstripe
    a very thin stripe
  132. wildlife
    all living things in an area that aren't tamed
  133. overturn
    cause to flip from an upright or normal position
  134. warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  135. airmail
    a system of conveying mail by aircraft
  136. bathrobe
    a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
  137. airtight
    completely sealed so as to prevent gas from moving in or out
  138. eardrum
    the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
  139. eyelid
    either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
  140. headache
    pain in the head
  141. milkshake
    frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
  142. mousetrap
    a trap for catching mice
  143. nightgown
    lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
  144. overtake
    catch up with and possibly overtake
  145. rosebud
    the bud of a rose
  146. noteworthy
    deserving attention
  147. toadstool
    common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric
  148. lighthouse
    a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
  149. overall
    involving only main features
  150. pigtail
    a plait of braided hair
  151. wishbone
    the furcula of a domestic fowl
  152. wristwatch
    a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
  153. swordfish
    large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night
  154. earache
    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
  155. counteract
    act in opposition to
  156. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
  157. endless
    having no known beginning and presumably no end
  158. typewriter
    hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
  159. flowchart
    a diagram showing a sequence of operations or a progression
  160. suitcase
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
  161. photocopy
    a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
  162. overhaul
    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
  163. saucepan
    a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
  164. restate
    to say or perform again
  165. restless
    lacking physical or mental ease
  166. beam
    a long thick piece of material used in construction
  167. tearing
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  168. restore
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  169. restrain
    hold back
  170. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
  171. primate
    any mammal of the group including monkeys, apes, and humans
  172. behave
    act in a certain manner
  173. pageant
    an elaborate exhibition or procession
  174. bean
    a leguminous plant grown for its edible seeds and pods
  175. soon
    in the near future
  176. beat
    hit repeatedly
  177. father
    a male parent
  178. rather
    more readily or willingly
  179. office
    place of business where professional duties are performed
  180. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
  181. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
  182. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
  183. newsprint
    cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers
  184. earring
    jewelry to ornament the ear
  185. theme
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  186. season
    one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
  187. redraft
    a draft for the amount of a dishonored draft plus the costs and charges of drafting again
  188. hearten
    give encouragement to
  189. herein
    in this place or thing or document
  190. herring
    a commercially important fish that is often eaten as food
  191. domain
    a particular environment or walk of life
  192. dome
    a concave shape whose concavity faces downward
  193. carnation
    Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
  194. door
    a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
  195. dosage
    a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
  196. anther
    the part of the stamen that contains pollen
  197. bathe
    clean one's body by immersion into water
  198. armour
    protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  199. clamour
    utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
  200. forego
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  201. mistrust
    regard with suspicion
  202. solid
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  203. backfire
    a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in an engine
Created on Wed Apr 11 07:18:38 EDT 2012 (updated Wed Apr 11 07:38:23 EDT 2012)

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