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22 Cards in this Set
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Menagerie |
N. A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition. A strange or diverse collection of people or things |
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Vitality |
N. The state of being strong and active. Energy |
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Emissary |
N. A person sent on a special mission. Usually as a diplomatic representative |
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Spinster |
N. Un married woman. Older woman passed the age of marriage |
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Mastication |
N. The chewing process. To reduce by crushing |
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Disposition |
N. The usual attitude or mood of a person or animal |
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Cultivate |
V. To prepare and use land for crops. In order to grow |
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Archetype |
N. An original. Hard to imitate |
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Vigorous |
Adj. Strong healthy. Full of energy. Forceful. Tiring. Difficult |
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Sublimation |
N. The transition from a solid to gas without becoming a liquid. Changing from one thing to another |
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Martyr |
N. A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs |
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Sheepish |
Adj. Showing embarrasment from shame or a lack of self confidence |
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Emulate |
V. To imitate. To match or surpass typically by imitation |
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Eloquent |
Adj. Having or exercising the power of fluent and apporiate speech. Appropriate expression |
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Exhilaration |
N. A feeling of excitement. Happiness or elation. Refreshing |
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Portiere |
N. A curtain hung over a door or doorway |
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Victrola |
N. Trademark of a phonograph. Old wind up record player |
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Jonquil |
N. A narcissus with clusters of small fragrant yellow flowers |
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Bower |
N. A package manager for the wev. An attractive dwelling or retreat. Dwelling for the poor |
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Inferiority |
N. The condition of being lower in status and quality than others |
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Insolence |
N. Rude and disrespectful behavior |
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Vestige |
N. A trace of something that is disappearing or no longer existing. The smallest amount (used to emphasize the absence of something) |
