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20 Cards in this Set
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florid
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flushed; red in color
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settee
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a type of sofa
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recommence
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start again
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endeavored
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made a major effort or attempt
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chagrin
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embarrassment caused by failure or disappointment
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deduce
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to conclude from known facts or circumstances
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nominal
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small; insignificant
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vice
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corruption; dishonesty
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crib
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a comfortable situation, especially financially
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deal table
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one made from a specific type and size of wood
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pensioners
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persons receiving a sum of money, usually after retirement
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benefactor *
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supporter
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propagation
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multiplication in number
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bachelor
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a man who is not married
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billet
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a job
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hoax
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a false story
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foolscap
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type of paper approximately 13” x 16” in size
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staggered
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shocked; stunned
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premises
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someone’s land or building
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minute
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careful and detailed
the group of people who use the services of a doctor; a professional business |
