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vicious

__deliberately__ __cruel__ or violent.

ofiferous

1. variant spelling of __odoriferous__.

canteen

a restaurant provided by an organization such as a military camp, college, factory, or company for its soldiers, students, staff, etc.

skirmish

an episode of irregular or __unpremeditated__ fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of __armies__ or __fleets__.

petticoat

a woman's light, loose undergarment hanging from the shoulders or the waist, worn under a skirt or dress

flint

a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure __chert__, occurring __chiefly__ as __nodules__ in chalk

tinder

dry, __flammable__ material, such as wood or paper, used for lighting a fire.

abide

accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

billow

a large __undulating__ mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam.

orderly

__neatly__ and __methodically__ arranged.

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reek

smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink.

melodious

of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; __tuneful__

stammer

speak with sudden __involuntary__ __pauses__ and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Jaundice

a condition in which the skin, sclera (whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes turn yellow

Lancet

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1. a small, broad __two-edged__ surgical knife or blade with a sharp point.

Mutton

the __flesh__ of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.

Kin

one's family and relations.

Snippet

a small piece or brief extract

Nitwit

a silly or __foolish__ person (often as a general term of abuse).

Outskirt

the outer parts of a town or city.

Glazier

1. a person whose profession is fitting glass into windows and doors.

Mason

a builder and worker in stone.

Dowry

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.