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15 Cards in this Set
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Anachronism
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The representation of something as existing or occurring other than at its proper time
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Antique
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Old or a piece of furniture that was made a long time ago
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Archaic
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ancient or belonging to an earlier period.
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Callow
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Young and inexperience
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Contemporary
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Happening in the same period of time.
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Crone
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An ugly withered old woman
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Extinct
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No longer in existence
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Fledgling
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a young person or a bird that is just learning how to fly.
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Geriatric
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The branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and problems of old age.
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Innovate
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To introduce new methods or devices.
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Novice
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Apprentice or a beginner.
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Obsolete
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No longer in use or practice
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Regenerate
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To become improved or to cause spiritual rebirth.
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Renovate
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To clean up or to improve an old house to look much better.
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Veteran
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Experienced person or someone that has served in the military.
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