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29 Cards in this Set
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alchemists
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scientists who tried to change less valuable metals into gold, find a single cure for all diseases, and discover how to live forever
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conducts
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carries
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cyanide
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a poisonous white compound
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fine
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the amount of pure metal in a substance expressed in parts per thousand
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gold leaf
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a very thin sheet of gold
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karats
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units of fineness for gold equal to 1/24 part of pure gold in a blend with one or more other metals
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refined
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brought to a pure state
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grand prix
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one of several international races
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gauge
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a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
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must
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a necessary or essential thing
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reaction time
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how fast a person can act
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sleek
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having a smooth, gleaming surface
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triumph
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the thrill of victory
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first
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the beginning unit in a series
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other
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not the same one
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shapes
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the forms of things or people
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things
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items
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world
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the earth
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Formula 1
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a racing car of a certain size, weight, and engine power having a long, narrow; open wheels; a single-seat open cockpit; and a rear engine
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caffeine
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a bitter drug that makes the body feel active
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hulls
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the dry outer coverings of fruits or seeds or nuts
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plantations
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areas or farms where plants and trees are cared for
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stimulates
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makes active or more active
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backed
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bore the financial obligation of
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barter
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a trade by exchanging one thing for another
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conserve
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avoid wasteful use of
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currency
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money in circulation
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standard
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regularly and widely used
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surfaced
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became widely known
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