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17 Cards in this Set
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Amazingly
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in a way that causes surprise or wonder
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celebration
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a special activity that honors a person, event, or idea
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decorate
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to adorn or make pretty with beautiful things
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detain
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to hold back or delay
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festive
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joyful
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honor
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to show respect for
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reluctant
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unwilling
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spectators
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people who watch an event or performance
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suspects
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to think that something secret or wrong is going on, without proof
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volunteered
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offered to do something of your own free will
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approach
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the steps a diver takes before jumping from a diving board
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errand
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a short trip to do something
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millet
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the grain or seed of a type of grass used for food
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staples
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basic food items, such as flour or rice
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stifle
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to interrupt or cut off
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beamed
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smiled broadly
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huddled
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crowded together
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