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20 Cards in this Set
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admiral
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an officer of very high rank in the navy
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curator
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a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery, etc.
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umpire
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a person whose job is to watch a game and make sure that rules are not broken
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cuff
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the end of a coat or shirt sleeve at the wrist
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heel
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the back part of the foot below the ankle
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lapel
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one of the two front parts of the top of a coat or jacket that are joined to the collar and are folded back
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sleeve
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a part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm
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x-ray
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a photograph made by x-rays, especially one showing bones or organs in the body
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dent
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to make a hallow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it
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spare
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that is not being used or is not needed at the present time
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concentrate
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to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
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skid
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to slide sideways or forwards in an uncontrolled way
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blunt
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without a sharp edge or point
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cartoon
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an amusing drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
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editorial
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an important article in a newspaper, that expresses the editor’s opinion about an item of news or an issue
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tabloid
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a newspaper with small pages which usually has short articles and a lot of pictures and stories about famous people, and are thought of as less serious than other newspapers
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feature
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something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
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miserable
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very unhappy or uncomfortable
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smooth
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completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas
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lethal
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causing or able to cause death
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