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17 Cards in this Set
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balance |
an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady |
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lawyer |
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor |
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sheriff |
an elected officer in a county who is responsible for keeping the peace |
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author |
a writer of a book, article, or report |
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minus |
with the subtraction of |
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method |
a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one |
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adopt |
legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own. |
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poison |
a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed |
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deserve
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do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment) |
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require |
need for a particular purpose |
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rescue |
save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation |
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decade |
a period of ten years |
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precious |
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly. |
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structure |
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. |
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whisper |
speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy. |
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laundry |
clothes and linens that need to be washed or that have been newly washed. |
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relief |
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. |
