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v. annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging


Spelling Word: nag
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n. the addictive drug, such as opium that reduces pain, alters mood and behavior; inducing sleep


Spelling Word: narcotic
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n. a loop formed in a rope using a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled; trap


Spelling Word: noose
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ad. especially; in a notable manner; remarkably; particularly


Spelling Word: notably
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a. naked; unclothed; undraped; as, a [___] statue.


Spelling Word: nude
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a. without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible; unresponsive; indifferent


Spelling Word: numb
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n. wedding ceremony; social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed


Spelling Word: nuptials
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n. act of obstructing; any structure that makes progress difficult


Spelling Word: obstruction
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v. get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way


Spelling Word: obtain
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a. hidden from the eye or the understanding; invisible; secret; concealed; unknown


Spelling Word: occult