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16 Cards in this Set
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aspire |
to have an ultimate goal |
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astronomy |
a scientific study of stars, planets and the universe |
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astute |
clever; one who knows how to use a situation to his or her advantage |
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brocade |
rich fabric woven with golden or silver thread |
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clerk |
a person who keeps records, accounts, etc. |
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conviction |
a firm belief |
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cost a fortune (phrase) |
cost a lot of money |
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dejected |
sad and depressed |
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determination |
fixed intention to achieve a desired end |
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discard |
to get rid of something unwanted |
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drive |
an effort made to achieve a certain purpose |
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erudition |
learning; education |
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in kind (phrase) |
payment given in the form of goods or services and not money |
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manuscripts |
books or documents that are usually handwritten |
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nourish |
to give somebody the food in order to grow and be healthy |
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one in a million (phrase) |
someone who is unique, extraordinary and special |
