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17 Cards in this Set
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Compass
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A device for determining directions by means of a magnetic needle or group of needles turning freely on a pivot and pointing to the magnetic north.
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Caravel
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A small 15th and 16th centurey ship that has broad bows, high narrow poop,3 masts with lateen or both square or lateen sails.
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Hurricane
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A tropical Cyclone with winds of 74 miles or greater.
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Legendary
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Well known or famous.
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Gunpowder
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AN explosive mixture of patacium nitrate, charcoal, and solefur used in gunnery and blasting.
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Missionary
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Person sent to spread religious faith.
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Disgrace
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Cause of shame.
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Title
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Designation of honor.
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constellations
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A group of stars.
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Astrolabe
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A compact instrument used to observe, and calculate positions of celestial bodies before the invention of the sextant.
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Quadrant
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One fourth of a circle
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Lateen sails
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Being or related to a rig used on the north coast of Africa and charicterized by a triangular sail extended by a long bar slung to a low mast.
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Compassion
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Sympathetic consciousness of others. distress together with a passion to elevate it.
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Reconcile
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To restore a friendship or harmony
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Conviction
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The act or process of convicting a crime.
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Conviction
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Act of convicion
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Persecution
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The condition of being harassed.
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