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16 Cards in this Set
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compass
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a device for determining directions by means of a magnetic needle pointing to the magnetic north
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caravel
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a small 15th and 16th century ship with a broad bow, a high stern, and three or four masts
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hurricane
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a severe tropical cyclone involving heavy rains and wind with a speed greater than 74 mph
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gunpowder
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explosive powders used to propel projectiles from guns
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legendary
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well-known, famous
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missionary
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one who is sent on a mission to do religious or charitable work in a territory or foreign country
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disgrace
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to bring shame to
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title
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a word or group of words attached to a person's name to show honor, rank, or office
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constellations
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any of 88 groups of stars forming patterns
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astrolabe
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an instrument for observing the positions of heavenly bodies that was used before the sextant was invented
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quadrant
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an arc of 90° : one quarter of a circle
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lateen sails
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a sailing rig having a triangular sail on a long pole attached to a short mast
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compassion
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sorrow or pity caused by the suffering or misfortune of another; sympathy
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reconcile
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to settle by agreement; to cause to give in or accept
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conviction
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a strong belief or opinion
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persecution
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the act of treating continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful; especially : to cause to suffer because of belief
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