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A

AccessoryAccessoryclothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing ...

AreaAreaa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" ...

B

BalloonBalloonsmall thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck - small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck ...

BewilderingBewilderingbe a mystery or bewildering to; "this beats me!"; "got me--i don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "this question really stuck me" - be a mystery or bewildering to; "this beats me!"; "got me--i don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "this question really stuck me" ...

BineBineeuropean twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in america - european twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in america ...

BirthdaysBirthdaysan anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) - an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) ...

BlendBlendan occurrence of thorough mixing - an occurrence of thorough mixing ...

BlownBlownexhale hard; "blow on the soup to cool it down" - exhale hard; "blow on the soup to cool it down" ...

BlueBlueblue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue" - blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue" ...

BohemiaBohemiaa historical area and former kingdom in the czech republic - a historical area and former kingdom in the czech republic ...

BooksBooksa written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "i am reading a good book on economics" - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "i am reading a good book on economics" ...

BowlBowla round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food - a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food ...

BrandyBrandydistilled from wine or fermented fruit juice - distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice ...

BubblesBubblesa hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) - a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) ...

C

CapCapa tight-fitting headdress - a tight-fitting headdress ...

CharacterCharacteran imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" - an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" ...

CharacteristicCharacteristica prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" - a prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" ...

ChicChicelegance by virtue of being fashionable - elegance by virtue of being fashionable ...

ChicagoChicagolargest city in illinois; a bustling great lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of lake michigan - largest city in illinois; a bustling great lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of lake michigan ...

ChocolateChocolatea beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot - a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot ...

CloseClosethe temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" - the temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season" ...

ConsistedConsistedoriginate (in); "the problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" - originate (in); "the problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" ...

ControlledControlledexercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "command the military forces" - exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "command the military forces" ...

CopyrightedCopyrightedsecure a copyright on a written work; "did you copyright your manuscript?" - secure a copyright on a written work; "did you copyright your manuscript?" ...

CourseCourseeducation imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" ...

CustomizingCustomizingmake to specifications; "i had this desk custom-made for me" - make to specifications; "i had this desk custom-made for me" ...

CuteCuteattractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby" - attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby" ...

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DecorativeDecorativeserving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" ...

DiscountsDiscountsthe act of reducing the selling price of merchandise - the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise ...

DotDota very small circular shape; "a row of points"; "draw lines between the dots" - a very small circular shape; "a row of points"; "draw lines between the dots" ...

DozenDozenthe cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one - the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one ...

E

EachEach(used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" - (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" ...

EasterEastera christian celebration of the resurrection of christ; celebrated on the sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox - a christian celebration of the resurrection of christ; celebrated on the sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox ...

EditEditprepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages" - prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages" ...

EngravedEngravedcarve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree" - carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree" ...

EntertainEntertainprovide entertainment for - provide entertainment for ...

F

FavoriteFavoritesomething regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites" - something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites" ...

FreshenerFresheneranything that freshens - anything that freshens ...

G

GreatGreata person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" ...

I

IdeasIdeasthe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" ...

IncInca heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to saddam hussein's government of iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of sunni and shiite arabs and kurds who hope to build a new government - a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to saddam hussein's government of iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of sunni and shiite arabs and kurds who hope to build a new government ...

InchesInchesa unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot - a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot ...

ItemsItemsa distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the new york times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" - a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the new york times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first" ...

K

KeepKeepthe financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" ...

L

LogLoga segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches - a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches ...

LoveLovea strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" ...

LowLowan air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" - an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" ...

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MargaritaMargaritaa cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice - a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice ...

MediumMediuma means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information ...

MichelangeloMichelangeloflorentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the renaissance (1475-1564) - florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the renaissance (1475-1564) ...

MondayMondaythe second day of the week; the first working day - the second day of the week; the first working day ...

N

NewNewnot of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" - not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" ...

O

OdorsOdorsany property detected by the olfactory system - any property detected by the olfactory system ...

OliveOlivesmall ovoid fruit of the european olive tree; important food and source of oil - small ovoid fruit of the european olive tree; important food and source of oil ...

OreoOreochocolate cookie with white cream filling - chocolate cookie with white cream filling ...

OunceOuncea unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound - a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound ...

P

PedestalPedestala support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" ...

PinkPinka light shade of red - a light shade of red ...

PricePricethe amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" - the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" ...

ProductsProductscommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

ProofProofany factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it" ...

ProvidesProvidesprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...

R

RenownedRenownedwidely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter" - widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter" ...

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SawSawa condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people - a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people ...

ShakeShakebuilding material used as siding or roofing - building material used as siding or roofing ...

SnifferSniffera person who sniffs - a person who sniffs ...

SniffersSniffersa person who sniffs - a person who sniffs ...

SniffingSniffingperceive by inhaling through the nose; "sniff the perfume" - perceive by inhaling through the nose; "sniff the perfume" ...

SolidSolida substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure - a substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure ...

SpiritSpiritthe vital principle or animating force within living things - the vital principle or animating force within living things ...

StartingStartinga turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen" - a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen" ...

StreetStreeta thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" ...

StubbyStubbyshort and blunt; "stubby fingers"; "a stubby pencil" - short and blunt; "stubby fingers"; "a stubby pencil" ...

StylishStylishhaving elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress; "a little less posh but every bit as stylish as lord peter wimsey"; "the stylish resort of gstadd" - having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress; "a little less posh but every bit as stylish as lord peter wimsey"; "the stylish resort of gstadd" ...

SuggestionSuggestionan idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion" - an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion" ...

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TextTextthe words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text" - the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text" ...

TheresTheresa location other than here; that place; "you can take it from there" - a location other than here; that place; "you can take it from there" ...

ThousandsThousandsthe cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 ...

V

ViewViewa way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" - a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" ...

W

WealthWealththe state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" - the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence" ...

WedgwoodWedgwoodenglish potter (1730-1795) - english potter (1730-1795) ...

WellsWellsprolific english writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) - prolific english writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) ...

WhiteWhitea member of the caucasoid race - a member of the caucasoid race ...

WiderWiderhaving great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river" - having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river" ...

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