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20 Cards in this Set
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Repose
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To lie at rest, concealed or dead, a state of resting.
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Tremulous
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A loud, shaking sound.
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Widow
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A woman who has lost her husband by death.
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Inlet
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A bay, opening or recess in the store of a sea, lake or river.
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Propitious
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Favorably disposed, being of good omen, tending to favor.
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Heathen
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An uncivilized or irreligious person.
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Beckon
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To summon or signal with a wave or nod.
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Ominous
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Being or exhibiting an omen, fore showing evil.
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Supplicate
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To make a humble request, to pray to God.
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Abrupt
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Involving action or change without warning.
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Orphan
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A child deprived by death of one or usually both parents.
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Brig
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A two masted squared rigged ship.
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Stowaway
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A person who hides aboard a ship.
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Perishable
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Liable to spoil or decay.
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Thrash
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To deal blows or strokes like one using a flail or whip.
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Wicked
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Morally very bad or evil.
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Gawk
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To gape or stare stupidly.
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Tavern
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An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises.
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Mourn
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To feel or express grief or sorrow, sadness.
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Accustom
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To become a habit.
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