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15 Cards in this Set
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To read thoroughly and carefully.
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Peruse
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To bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself.
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amass
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a fortress that overlooks and protects a city.
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citadel
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in very great numbers.
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myriad
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that which follows, a result.
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sequel
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elaborately decorated.
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ornate
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lying face down
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prone
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to feel around hesitantly with hands.
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grope
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a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention.
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vigil
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a high point of land extending into water.
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promontory
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to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against.
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jostle
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overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess.
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congested
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extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or extremely cautious; unstable, undependable.
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skittish
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to make as small as possible, make the least of, make smaller than before.
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minimize
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to cripple, disable.
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maim
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