Agonizing- accompanied by, filled with, or resulting in agony or distress. The pain from the fall was agonizing.
Complemented- having a complement or complements. he complemented her on her hair style.
Latrines- a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area. He had diarrhea so he ran fast to the latrines.
Colleagues- associates. He bragged to his colleagues about his house, in actuality he lived in a run down apartment.
Various- of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another. The candy can in various flavors and colors.
Gruesome- causing great horror; horribly repugnant; grisly. The boys halloween costume was too gruesome for school.
Dilemma- a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. His girlfriend gave him a dilemma to leave his wife.
Megaphone- a cone-shaped device for magnifying or directing the voice, chiefly used in addressing a large audience out of doors or in calling to someone at a distance. The P.E. instructor used a megaphone.
Tarpaulin- a protective covering of canvas or other material waterproofed with tar, paint, or wax.The tarpaulin had a hole in it and it let water in.
Dilapidated- reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect. The old man's car was dilapidated.
Countenance- appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face. There was a sad countenance about her that night.
Cherishing- to hold or treat as dear; feel love for. She was cherishing her new doll she got for her birthday.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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