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37 Cards in this Set
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competitive (adj)
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person who likes to win and tries to do so
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momentum(n)
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the force of a moving objects that involves a combination of speed and weight
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generate(v)
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to create
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innovative (adj)
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new and creative
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reclaiming (v)
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getting something back that you lost
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realm(n)
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a kingdom
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melancholy (n)
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sadness; depression
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rebellion (n)
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uprising; organized resistance to government or another authority
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apprentice (n)
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a person working under a skilled person to learn a trade
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forgone (v)
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willingly gone without
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grievous (adj)
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very serious
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dismount (v)
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to get off something someone is riding
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amiss(adj)
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wrong
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homage (n)
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a showing of loyalty and respect
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manor(n)
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a parcel of land granted to a lord or nobleman
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guild(n)
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a group of merchants or craftsman
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patronage(n)
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support or assistance given by someone who is wealthy and influential
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heresy(n)
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a belief that differs from the accepted teachings of a religion
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blasphemy(n)
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words or actions that show a lack of respect for God or anything sacred
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articulate(adj)
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speak clearly and expressively
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emulate(v)
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try to become as good or better than a person or thing
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aardvark (n)
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a burrow-dwelling mammal that has a long, sticky tongue and powerful claws and feeds on ants and termites
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engrossing (adj)
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something that grabs and holds a person’s attention
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feigned (v)
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pretended
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emphasis (n)
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special weight or importance
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rehabilitation (n)
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the act of restoring to good health or useful activity
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maximum (n)
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greatest possible amount or number
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disastrous (adj)
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awful, terrible
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burdensome (adj)
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hard to bear or troublesome
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conceded (v)
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admitted as true
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meticulously (adv)
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to do something very carefully
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brazier (n)
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a metal container that holds burning coals for cooking food
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specter (n)
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ghost
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assess (v)
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to determine its meaning or importance
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ominous (adj)
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threatens harm or evil
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unpalatable (adj)
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disagreeable or unacceptable
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balmy (adj)
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mild; soothing
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