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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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a. neatly or smartly dressed; neat, trim, and smart


Spelling Word: natty
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n. long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting


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a. of or about the nerves; seated in the nerves; nervous


Spelling Word: neurotic
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n. dream arousing feelings of intense fear, horror, and distress; event or experience that is intensely distressing


Spelling Word: nightmare
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a. disreputable; known widely and usually unfavorably; infamous


Spelling Word: notorious
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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. fertile or green spot in a waste or desert


Spelling Word: oasis
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n. death notice; list of dead


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n. act of expressing earnest opposition or protest


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