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16 Cards in this Set
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invested capital
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n. money that makes money
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dubious
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adj. uncertain outcome
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prophylaxis
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n. prevention of disease
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sullen
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adj. gloomy
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conspirator
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n. criminal activity
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subvert
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v. overthrowing, ruin, cause downfall
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scab
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n. a person who takes a striker's job
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stubble
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n. stumps of grain after harvest
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ruckus
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n. noisy confusion
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radicals
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n. person with extreme or biased views
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tonsure
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n. shaved bald spot
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vagrancy
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n. state of being vagrant, wandering with no means of support
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trifle
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n. small amount
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wizened
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adj. withered, shriveled
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restive
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adj. restless, impatient
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red
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n. person who is a radical or communist
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