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20 Cards in this Set
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dubious
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causing doubt; vague
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dissuade
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to advise against an action
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astronomy
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the study of stars and planets
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proposition
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something, such as a plan, that is presented to be considered
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bedlam
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any place or situation of noise and confusion
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corridor
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a long passageway or hall
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expedition
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a journey or voyage for a definite reason
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recollect
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to call back to mind; to remember
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extinct
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no longer in existence or use
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gladioli
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plural of gladiola, which is a plant that has sword-shaped leaves and bright colored flowers
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dignified
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to make something seem worthy of honor
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poultry
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birds that are raised for meat or eggs, such as chickens, turkeys, or ducks
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crotchety
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full of odd whims or stubborn ideas
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abandoned
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given up; deserted
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peculiar
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out of the ordinary; odd; strange
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accommodations
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a place to stay
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designated
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something or someone assigned to a position or duty
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legislation
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the act or process of making laws
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prehistoric
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the time before history was recorded or written
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ventilate
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to circulate fresh air
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