Great Expectations

Nikol N.
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  1. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  2. lozenge
    a small aromatic or medicated candy
  3. marsh
    low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
  4. mound
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  5. bramble
    any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
  6. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  7. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  8. numb
    lacking sensation
  9. latch
    catch for fastening a door or gate
  10. nutmeg
    East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
  11. larceny
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  12. connubial
    relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
  13. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
  14. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  15. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  16. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  17. squally
    characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain
  18. imbrue
    saturate or stain
Created on Sat Jun 23 08:07:45 EDT 2012 (updated Sat Jun 23 08:37:31 EDT 2012)

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