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Strings of Letters #8

Use the definitions provided to guess the words that contain the indicated string of letters. The string may occur at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of the word.

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abs
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored green liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs.
absinthe
1. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
2. To remit (a sin).
absolve
Able to soak up liquid easily.
absorbent
To deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
abstain
Logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
absurd
Pierces or wounds with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
stabs
 
 
had
A small piece of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.
chad
A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband.
eyeshade
A food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) of the North Atlantic.
haddock
In Islam, a personal struggle, a meritorious effort, or a holy war.
jihad
A synthetic drug used in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
methadone
A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light.
shadow
 
 
ice
A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.
armistice
Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
bicentennial
A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.
invoice
A type of black-colored candy made from the dried root or an extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra.
licorice
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
magnificent
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
officer
jam
Either of the upright posts on either side of an entry portal, which together support a lintel.
doorjamb
Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking, and containing meat or seafood, vegetables and spices.
jambalaya
1. A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
2. A large rally of Boy Scouts.
jamboree
An excess of dead tree trunks being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
logjam
Sleeping clothes usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and trousers.
pajamas
A merchant sailing ship with multiple masts.
windjammer
 
 
ken
A heavy object or moveable support placed at one or both ends of a row of books for the purpose of keeping them upright.
bookend
The state of being intoxicated.
drunkenness
A facility at which dogs are reared or boarded.
kennel
A colossal mythical sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.
kraken
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency.
token
To debilitate; to make less strong.
weaken
 
 
lab
To reveal (secret matters), especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.
blab
Тo develop in detail or complexity.
elaborate
To work.
labor
A maze-like structure.
labyrinth
A soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.
lullaby
An outline or a summary of the main points of a text, lecture, or course of study.
syllabus
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