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19 Cards in this Set
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javelin
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a light spear
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sling
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a short strap with strings attached for hurling stones or shot
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bronze
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an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
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iron
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a heavy malleable magnetic metallic chemical element that rusts easily
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chariot
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a 2-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle of ancient times used esp. in war and in races
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helmet
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a protective covering for the head
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greaves
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armor for the legs from the ankle to the knee
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champion
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a militant advocate or defender
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giant
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a living being or thing of extraordinary size or powers
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monarchy
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nation or state governed by one person
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establish
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to institute permanently
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technology
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manner of accomplishing a task using technical methods or knowledge
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cower
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to shrink or crouch down from fear or cold : quail
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diminutive
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extremely small : tiny
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arrogance
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offensive exaggeration of one's own importance
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self-reliant
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depending on one's own abilities, judgement, etc.
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disdain
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contempt, scorn
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buoyant
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showing a tendency to float or a lightness or resilience of spirit
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tactics
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planned actions for accomplishing an end
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