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20 Cards in this Set
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belfry
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a watch tower; the frame on which a ship's bell is mounted
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malice
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desire to harm others
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furlong
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a unit for measuring distance
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tiller
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a lever used to steer a boat
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barren
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lacking vegetation or plant life
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timid
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fearful
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scoff
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to mock or tease
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taut
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tightly stretched
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gilt
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gold leaf a covering of gold, not an actual leaf like those found on plants, or gold color
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prow
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the forward part of a ship; a profit
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admonition
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a warning; a caution
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niche
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a hollowed place in a wall usually for a statue or vase
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strewn
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scattered about in no particular manner or method
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solemnly
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seriously; formally
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vessel
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a boat or ship
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carat
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the unit of weight used by jewelers
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incense
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fill with rage or great anger
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adversary
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an enemy
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fathom
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a unit of measure equal to six feet
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pinnacle
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a model of perfection
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