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10 Cards in this Set
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Aficionado
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Noun
A fan; an enthusiastic admirer. |
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Bonanza
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Noun
a. A source of wealth or luck. b. A rich mine |
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Bravado
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Noun
False Bravery; swaggering courage. |
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Embargo
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Noun
a. A government order preventing or prohibiting trade with a given nation. b. A prohibition. |
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Flotilla
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Noun
a. A small fleet b. A small group resembling a small fleet of ships |
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Hacienda
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Noun
a. A large estate, ranch, or plantation. b. The main house of such an estate. |
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Junta
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Noun
A group of rulers, particularly one seizing power after the overthrow of a government. |
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Peccadillo
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Noun
A small fault or transgression. |
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Peon
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Noun
An unskilled laborer; a farm worker. |
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Renegade
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Noun
A traitor or outlaw; a rebel. |
