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Refreshment :: Refreshment (n.) The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression..

Reprieve :: Reprieve (n.) Interval of ease or relief; respite.

Panstereorama :: Panstereorama (n.) A model of a town or country, in relief, executed in wood, cork, pasteboard, or the like..

Quarter :: Quarter (n.) The encampment on one of the principal passages round a place besieged, to prevent relief and intercept convoys..

Need :: Need (n.) To be in want of; to have cause or occasion for; to lack; to require, as supply or relief..

Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..

Barbotine :: Barbotine (n.) A paste of clay used in decorating coarse pottery in relief.

Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief..

Respiration :: Respiration (n.) Relief from toil or suffering: rest.

Relief :: Relief (n.) Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry..

Arabesque :: Arabesque (n.) A style of ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of men and animals, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put together..

Orator :: Orator (n.) In equity proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner..

Urethrotomy :: Urethrotomy (n.) An incision of the urethra, esp. incision for relief of urethral stricture..

Panacea :: Panacea (n.) A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction..

Graphotype :: Graphotype (n.) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief..

Boot :: Boot (n.) Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief..

Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..

Physic :: Physic (n.) A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness; a remedy for disease; a medicine.

Relief :: Relief (n.) The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.

Goggle :: Goggle (v. i.) Colored glasses for relief from intense light.

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