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19 Cards in this Set
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meed
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A merited reward
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remuneration
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Compensation, pay, or recompense
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restitution
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A reimbursement, or a restoration of something to its rightful owner
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retribution
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A deserved punishment
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gauntlet
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(1) A glove worn to protect the hand from wounds. (2) A form of punishment in which offenders run between two rows of people who strike at them as they pass.
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pillory
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A device for public punishment, consisting of a wooden board with holes for the head and hands.
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caliber
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Quality or degree of excellence
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commensurate
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Corresponding, propotionate, or equal in measure or extent.
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congruent
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Agreeing, harmonious, or coming together
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correlate
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To make an orderly connection, or to show a mutual relationship between different items.
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sector
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a section or division of an area
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scope
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Range or extent of understanding or of any activity
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latitude
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(1) the angular distance north or south of the equator on the earth's surface. (2) Freedom from narrow limits.
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longitude
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The angular distance east or west on the earth's surface.
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microcosm
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A little world or miniature universe; or a representation on a small scale.
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incidence
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Rate, range, or amount of occurance or influence.
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twain
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two
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avoirdupois
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A system of weights based upon a pound of sixteen ounces.
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tare
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the weight of an empty container or vehicle; or an allowance made for the weight or a container.
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