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18 Cards in this Set
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treaty |
an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation |
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booty |
goods or money obtained by illegal way |
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forsake |
quit |
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expedition |
a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose |
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bosom |
the human chest and especially the front part of the chest |
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threats |
an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
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bastion |
a fortified area or position |
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contingent |
likely but not certain to happen |
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routed |
a crowd of people |
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Wrought |
worked into shape by artistry or effortl |
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havoc |
chaos |
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mounted |
to seat or place oneself on |
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hacking |
to cut or sever with repeated irregular or unskillful blows |
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pierced |
having holes |
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houdah |
a (usually canopied) seat for riding on the back of a camel or elephant |
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diplomat |
skill in handling affairs without problems |
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cautiously |
careful about avoiding danger or risk |
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consoled |
to ease distress of |
