Set: STRING(Strict) "bind" or "draw tight"

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TermDefinition
astringent (adj)1. drawing tightly together 2. stern
astringent (n)substance that shrinks the tissues and checks the flow of blood
boa constrictorsnake that "constricts" or crushes its prey in coils
constrictdraw together; render narrow; shrink (ant: expand)
restrictkeep within limits; confine
stricture1. adverse criticism 2. restriction
stringentstrict (literally, "binding tight") rigid; severe
unrestricted1. not confined within bounds; free 2. open to all
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Creator larrybob44
Created October 27, 2009
Group Tri12009
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  1. constrict draw together; render narrow; shrink (ant: expand) - 8 misses
  2. astringent (adj) 1. drawing tightly together 2. stern - 7 misses
  3. stricture 1. adverse criticism 2. restriction - 7 misses
  4. stringent strict (literally, "binding tight") rigid; severe - 4 misses
  5. restrict keep within limits; confine - 4 misses
  6. unrestricted 1. not confined within bounds; free 2. open to all - 2 misses
  7. astringent (n) substance that shrinks the tissues and checks the flow of blood - 1 miss