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  1. laurel
    a small aromatic tree with shiny dark green leaves
  2. bay laurel
    small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
  3. bay
    an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf
  4. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
  5. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
  6. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
  7. writing
    symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words
  8. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
  9. draw
    cause to move by pulling
  10. guide
    someone employed to conduct others
  11. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  12. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
  13. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
  14. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
  15. mind
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
  16. idea
    the content of cognition
  17. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
  18. feeling
    a physical sensation that you experience
  19. flavor
    the taste experience when a savory condiment is taken into the mouth
  20. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  21. enjoy
    derive or receive pleasure from
  22. love
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
  23. passion
    a strong feeling or emotion
  24. warmth
    the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
  25. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
  26. ignite
    cause to start burning
  27. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
  28. sparkle
    emit or produce sparks
  29. glisten
    be shiny, as if wet
  30. shine
    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
  31. radiance
    an attractive combination of good health and happiness
  32. happiness
    state of well-being characterized by contentment and joy
  33. Emotion
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
  34. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  35. felicitate
    express congratulations
  36. congratulate
    say something to someone that expresses praise
  37. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  38. praise
    an expression of approval and commendation
  39. value
    the quality that renders something desirable
  40. ideal
    a principle or value that one hopes to attain or conform to
  41. perfect
    being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
  42. complete
    having all necessary qualities
  43. finish
    come or bring to an end
  44. cultivation
    production of food by preparing the land to grow crops
  45. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
  46. refinement
    the result of improving something
  47. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  48. subtlety
    the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
  49. sweetness
    the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
  50. bouquet
    an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  51. fragrance
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
  52. perfume
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  53. essence
    the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience
  54. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
  55. bosom
    breast
  56. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  57. hug
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  58. meet
    come together
  59. gather
    assemble or get together
  60. search
    look or seek
  61. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
  62. name
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
  63. reputation
    the general estimation that the public has for a person
  64. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  65. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  66. prize
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
  67. trophy
    something given as a token of victory
  68. laurels
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Created on Wed Oct 31 12:12:48 EDT 2007

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