[solved] Remove words from file using a list variable?????

Is it possible with bash, to create a script that will scan a text file and remove words that are set in a list?
I have a file with words like so:
word1
word2
word3
I would like to be able to set script to scan file and remove only the words (and spaces left) that are in a list,
that is inside script. Is this possible???
Last edited by orphius1970 (2010-04-22 12:05:45)

sorry I am new to scripting and Have NEVER used sed.
Can you explain a little better?
Ok i tried it and understand a little better. However,
It left space behind. How do I fix that?
Also, how do I get it to save the file with the changes?
Sorry If I seem so noobie
Last edited by orphius1970 (2010-04-22 11:27:18)

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