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bland: (adj.) Calming or soothing; not spicy or irritating; lacking flavor
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blight: (v.) To have a negative effect on; to ruin
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cataclysm: (n.) An intense and violent disaster or change
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culinary: (adj.) Related to cooking or kitchens
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cutlery: (n.) Utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons
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decomposition: (n.) The process of rotting, breaking down, or disintegration
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devour: (v.) To consume or eat up greedily or enthusiasitcally
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eradication: (n.) The act of tearing out by the roots, or of eliminating as if tearing out by the roots
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havoc: (n.) Widespread destruction and devastation
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mar: (v.) To inflict damage or spoil the quality of
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morsel: (n.) A very small piece; a small treat
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obliterate: (v.) To wipe out completely; to do away with, leaving no trace
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pugnacious: (adj.) Combatative; eager to fight
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pulverize: (v.) To pound, crush, or grind into powder or dust
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pungent: (adj.) Having a sharp, strong taste or smell
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quaff: (v.) To drink heartily and deeply
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ravenous: (adj.) Extremely hungry
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savory: (adj.) Pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing
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simmer: (v.) To cook gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point
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stagnant: (adj.) Stale and foul because of lack of movement