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13 Cards in this Set
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blared
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verb. Made a loud, harsh sound.
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commonwealth
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noun. A nation or state that is governed independently but is associated with another country. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the USA.
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dictators
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noun, plural. Rulers who have absolute power and authority, ruling a country without sharing power or consulting anyone else.
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elegant
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adj. Showing richness and good taste; showing grace and dignity.
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forbidden
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verb. Ordered not to do something; not allowed.
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gossiped
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verb. Talked or spread rumors, often unfriendly, about matters related to another person.
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hemisphere
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noun. One half of Earth. The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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heritage
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noun. Something that is handed down from the past; tradition.
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hesitation
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noun. A delay due to fear or doubt.
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intersection
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noun. A place where two or more things cross each other, such as roads or streets.
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irresistible
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adj. Not capable of being resisted or opposed.
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mischievous
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adj. Full of mischief, or conduct that is often playful but causes harm.
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reluctant
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adj. Unwilling or hesitant.
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