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08/23/2004

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BLUDGEON
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a short heavy, thick club that has one end larger than the other
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HISTRIONIC
Definition
overly dramatic, theatrical
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ARDUOUS
Definition
hard, difficult, tiresome
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REMINISCE
Definition
the act or practice of recalling the past
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PORCINE
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reminiscent of or pertaining to a pig; resembling a pig
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LASSITUDE
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listlessness; torpor, weariness
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COTERIE
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a circle of close associates or friends
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BALLISTICS
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the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles
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AMBIENCE
Definition
mood, feeling,; general atmosphere
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GIRTH
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the distance around something; to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal
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ASKEW
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to one side; crooked; awry; a sidelong look of contempt
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CUBISM
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a style of art in which the subject matter is portrayed by geometric forms
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CRANNY
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a small opening as on a wall or rock face
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ENRAGE
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to put on a rage; infuriate, anger
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PROPULSIVE
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the act or process of propelling; a propelling force
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DORMANT
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asleep or inactive
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OPPORTUNE
Definition
occuring or coming at a good time
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DULCET
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melodious, soft, soothing
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