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20 Cards in this Set
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apothecary
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a druggist; a pharmacist.
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dictum
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an authoritative declaration
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predilection
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a strong liking;a predisposition in favor of something
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smilax
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a delicate, twining plant of the lily family, having glossy, bright-green, egg-shaped leaves, cultivated by florists
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intimidation
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to make timid; fill with fear.
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concession
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the act of yielding
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taciturn
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inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
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transaction
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an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds
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strictures
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A restraint, limit, or restriction.
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foray
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a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder
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ambled
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to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter
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indigenous
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Native; produced, growing, or living, naturally in a country or climate; not exotic; not imported.
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chattels
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a movable article of personal property; slave
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vexations
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The act of annoying, irritating,
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malevolent
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wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will;
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illicitly
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not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
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repertoire
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The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group.
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entailment
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to impose as a burden
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flivver
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something of unsatisfactory quality or inferior grade; An automobile, especially one that is small, inexpensive, and old.
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scrip stamps
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paper money of small denominations (less than $1.00) issued for temporary emergency use; food stamps
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