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23 Cards in this Set
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adamant (adj) |
being stubborn about something |
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casket (n) |
a small ornamental box for holding jewels, letters and other valued objects |
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estate (n) |
an area of land as property |
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generous (adj) |
showing readiness to give more of something like money,goods etc. |
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glitter(v) |
shine brightly |
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hazard (n) |
a source of danger |
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inhuman (adj) |
cruel, monstrous |
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lend (v) |
to give someone something knowing that it will be returned |
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merchandise (n) |
goods that are to be brought and sold |
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merchant (n) |
a person who buys and sells commodities for profit |
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mercy (n) |
the act of forgiving |
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moneylender (n) |
a person whose business is to lend money to others |
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plead (v) |
make an emotional appeal,beg and request |
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pound (n) |
a unit of weight |
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shed ( v) |
here, to cause blood to flow by a cut or wound |
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suitor (n) |
a man who wants to marry a particular woman |
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tragic (adj) |
something very sad that involves grief |
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voyages (n) |
journeys by sea |
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will (n) |
a legal document |
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prosperous (adj) |
successful |
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adventurous (adj) |
daring, courageous |
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Duke (n) |
a man very high rank in a country |
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defeat(v) |
to beat, to conquer. |
