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25 Cards in this Set
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Acolytes
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A person assisting the celebant in a religious service or procession
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Brazier
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A portable heater consisting of a pan or stand for holding lighted coals
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Bitumen
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A black vicious mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation
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Barque
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Bark: a sailing shop with 3 or more masts
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Batten
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A long, flat, strip of wood or metal used to hold something in place
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Cornice
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An ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
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Cornelian
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A semiprecious stone consisting of an orange or orange-red variety of chalcedony
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Extol
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Praise enthusiastically
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Ferrule
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A ring or cap, typically a metal one, that strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube and prevents it from splitting or wearing
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Harborage
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A place of refuge (as for a ship)
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Hematite
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A reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide
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Hierophants
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A person, especially a priest in ancient Greece, who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles
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Incantation
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A series of words said as a magic spell or charm
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Immolation
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Killing or offering as a sacrifice
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Pyre
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A heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony
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Punt Poles
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Poles used when using a punt boat
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Quay
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A concrete, stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading/unloading ships
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Rampart
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A defensive wall of a castle or walled city
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Rancour
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Resentment: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
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Supplicate
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Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
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Succour
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Relief: assistance in time of difficulty
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Sluices
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A sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate
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Tocsin
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An alarm bell or signal
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Votaries
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A person, such as a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious services
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Wattle
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A material for making fences, wall, etc, consisting of rods and stakes interlaced with twigs or branches
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